Rancho Cucamonga, CA (September 5, 2013) KOTC has announced the signing of the first twenty (20) fighters selected to compete in Las Vegas at The Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, October 19th for $250,000 in professional fighting contracts. The World Amateur Championships is a first of its kind event with fighters from all over the world competing for their chance to become a professional MMA fighter for King of the Cage. The event is sponsored by Lucas Oil and will be broadcast live on MavTV.
“The selection process was grueling according to Mike Low, Live Event Manager for KOTC. So many fighters throughout the world were well deserving of the opportunity. It’s just hard when you have to select only 34 fighters, not counting the champions, which give them an exemption. We had over 1,000 applicants who wanted to participate in this historic event. Everyone has a good story and a reason to be there. We look forward to announcing the remainder of the card over the next two weeks.
