Phuket has the highest concentration of world-class MMA and Muay Thai gyms in the world, giving it the nickname ‘The Modern Day Sparta’. After launching FMD with their first two events in Phuket in 2014, FMD moved to Bangkok. But now it returns home to showcase the best Thai and international fighters in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
The event will be at the peak of the tourist high season and features the first ever former UFC fighter to compete in Thailand, as American Tommy Hayden, now at Hero Factory, Bangkok, takes on the highly experienced Australian Gokhan Turkyilmaz.
FMD lets fans stand right next to the cage, and experience FMD’s unique MMA Party atmosphere, hosted by leading regional MMA promoter Jon Nutt, and bi-lingual Thai fitness celebrity Mark Abbott. FMD also features: drink deals, MMA retail booths, live DJ’s, Hooters Ring Girls and the most insane in-your-face MMA party experience on the planet, all for just 1000 Baht.
Standard tickets are on sale in Phuket through Seduction Nightclub, Hooters Restaurant and Hard Rock Cafe in Patong, and Fightlab Stores in Rawai & Chalong. And from FMD at fullmetaldojo@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/fullmetaldojo. VIP tickets only on sale from Seduction Nightclub and FMD.
Full Metal Dojo (FMD) is Thailand’s leading MMA Promotion. FMD have held 7 MMA events since 2014 in Bangkok and Phuket. Featuring the best up-and-coming Thai and international MMA fighters in the region, FMD are receiving global media coverage as MMA grows in Thailand.
FMD8 Fight Card
Seven fights have been announced so far,
with more to come.
Lightweight 155lbs / 70.3kg
Gokhan Turkyilmaz (13-12)
VS
Tommy Hayden (8-3, former UFC) Hero Factory, Bangkok
Featherweight 145lbs / 65.8kg
Amr Maher (3-1)
VS
Christian Tremayne (Pro Debut, 5-4 amateur)
Belt Holder for Battle Field Vancouver
Featherweight 145lbs / 65.8kg
Supachai Sungpasert ‘Birdy Tor Buawmas’ (0-0, 100+ combined fights in Muay Thai, kard chuak, boxing) Amazing Muay Thai Gym, Hua Hin
VS
Singh Noi (0-0, 18-12 muay Thai) Lion Muay Thai, Phuket
Strawweight 115lbs / 52.2kg
Veerayuth “Oak” Pinyoporn (1-0) EMAC Gym, Bangkok
VS
Wisava Kaweewarakorn (0-1, 4-2 amateur, 9-4 amateur boxing) Maximum Gym, Phuket
Featherweight 145lbs / 65.8kg
Sarayut “Ness” Kurubvong (0-1) Boxer
Rebellion, Bangkok
VS
George Farrow (Pro debut, 4-1 amateur)
Maximum Gym, Phuket
Strawweight 115lbs / 52.2kg
Haider Farman (0-1, 3-1 amateur) Combat 360,
Khao Lak.
VS
Sim Bunsrun (1-3, 2-0 amateur) Cambodian Top Team
Catchweight 55kg
Khadja Aiyada Verpoest (Pro Debut, 4-2 Muay Thai) Bangkok Fightlab
VS
Vy Srey (1-0) Selapak Gym, Cambodia