Maple City Cage Fighting Planning First Event

ChathaA new group of MMA enthusiasts, dubbed Maple City Cage Fighting, is trying to promote and bring mixed martial arts events to Chatham-Kent.

The group, which launched their website, www.maplecitycagefighting.com this week, is tentatively aiming for an early October date for their first fight event in Chatham-Kent.

According to the organizations website, their goal is to provide additional opportunities for local MMA fighters in a safe and respectful environment.

“To provide the most prestigious amateur mixed martial arts events that give local fighters a place to start building their career with integrity and fairness,” says Maple City Cage Fighting’s website of their mission.

Continue to follow CKSN.ca for more updates on the organization. Maple City Cage Fighting is being run out of the same facility as Gracie Barra Chatham on Richmond Street.

Chatham-Kent has a growing MMA community, which features success stories such as UFC fighters Chad Laprise and Chris Clements, as well as pro fighter Jesse Gross.