WAR LORDS: The Ultimate Combat Sports Event in Malta

On Saturday, March 22, Montekristo in Ħal Farruġ will host another electrifying combat sports event organized by THE ARENA COMBAT SPORTS PROMOTIONS. This upcoming event, titled WAR LORDS, promises an action-packed night featuring a variety of mixed combat disciplines, including Boxing, Kickboxing K1, and MMA.

WAR LORDS will showcase both national and international fights in collaboration with various organizations. During an interview on Radio 105 with host Manuel Chircop, event organizer Simon Chetcuti confirmed that all fights are sanctioned by MBC, WKA, MMMAA, and MNCS.

Fight Card Breakdown

The event will consist of three fight cards, featuring a total of 31 fights, with matchups between Maltese and international fighters from Greece, England, Serbia, and Italy. The structure of the fight cards is as follows:

Under Card: Opening fights featuring upcoming talents.
Supporting Bouts: High-stakes matches leading to the main event.
Main Bouts: The headline fights for championship titles.

Championship Title Fights

The highlight of WAR LORDS will be the title fights for THE ARENA CHAMPIONSHIP BELTS, featuring top-tier athletes competing for glory:

Marlon Kokavessis vs. Andrii Borodi – BOXING THE ARENA TITLE
Nikola Minojlovic vs. Vladan Ristic – K1 THE ARENA TITLE
Ruud Chircop vs. Marco Vincenzi (Italy) – MMA THE ARENA TITLE CHAMPION

Additional Fights

Other notable title fights include:

Denzel Cesare vs. Jan Al Hamo – MBC BOXING TITLE
Zack Calleja vs. Josef El Shemy – MBC BOXING TITLE
Aidan Vassallo vs. Danny Worsfold (UK) – MBC BOXING TITLE

Fighters’ Dedication and Preparation

THE ARENA PROMOTIONS expressed gratitude to the clubs, coaches, and athletes participating in the event, with 64 athletes representing 26 different clubs.

Among the guest speakers on Radio 105 with host Manuel Chircop was Franco Fenech, who will represent Malta in the Heavyweight Boxing category. He shared insights on the rigorous training required for such events, emphasizing that the final three months before a fight involve a strict diet and twice-daily training sessions.

Denzel Cesare, competing for the Middleweight Boxing Title, also spoke about the intense preparation, highlighting the detailed daily training required to compete at this level.