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Thursday, Jan 29, 2015

UFC Announces Debut Card in The Philippines

SM Mall of Asia Arena (photo via Ramon F Velasquez / Wikipedia)

By FCF Staff

The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to enter new, international markets, as the promotion has confirmed it will hold it’s first event in the Philippines, on May 16th.

The Fight Night card will be hosted by the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.

Executive Vice President and General Manager, UFC Asia, Ken Berger was quoted saying in the official announcement:

“We are thrilled to be kicking off our Asia event calendar in Manila this year. The UFC has a loyal and passionate fan base in the Philippines and we’re looking forward to bringing the very best of mixed martial arts (MMA) to Manila for the first time. We have found a great event partner in SM Lifestyle Entertainment inc. and are excited that the SM Mall of Asia Arena will be home to a historic UFC event that fans will remember for years to come.”

No bouts for the UFC Fight Night 65 card have been announced.

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