Malta a step closer to the UFC
Motocross season starts next Sunday 25th November
Checkmate Fight Club La Salle Malta will be travelling to Canada in the coming days; to represent our country in the top ranked MMA Professional Competitions in Canada, TKO MMA 45.
Marilyn Micallef will be carrying the Maltese Flag on 7 December 2018 for the first time in Maltese history in an MMA Professional competition of this level.
Marilyn competed at semi-pro level in UK and always managed to make high achievements. She then made her Professional debut in Malta at Centurion Fighting Championship (CFCM).
She now holds a pro record to 20-0. After her success, her Club was contacted by CFCM with the news that Marilyn was given the opportunity to take part in TKO45. With the help and support of Centurion Fighting Championship Malta she was offered a multi contract meaning that she will given more than one opportunity to fight in the said contest.
Since this competition falls under the UFC America cap; this experience will open doors for Maltese athletes, putting us a step closer to rise the Maltese flag in the UFC. Her fight will be on UFC Fight Pass on 7 December 2018 more details to follow. On that Sunday 25th November 2018 ASMK is to launch the ‘Honda Motocross National Championship 2018/2019’. This event will be the first competitive event of this Championship where Motocross riders in 3 different classes will be in competition for the lead right from the championship start.
The previous event was a Fun Race following the summer break and an introduction to the present championship.
Meanwhile now that we are in the month of November the Association organize a Holy Mass in the ASMK complex to mark the memories of the former deceased members. The Mass on Sunday is said on site in a well prepared tent at Ta’ Qali race complex and begins at 10:00am. The Motocross Warm-Up is to start at 11:00am. All is to take place at the ASMK Sport Complex at Ta' Qali.
The rainy weather of these last weeks have forced the Association to cancel two activities that were planned in the Events Calendar.
The Enduro race for Motorcycles scheduled for Sunday 11th November now is expected to take place on Sunday 16th December.
Also, the races for the Autocross Cars of Sunday 18th November are now scheduled to be held on 9th December 2018.
The Association informs that work is in progress to organize the 2018 ASMK Derby Demolition which is expected to be held on Sunday 23rd December 2018. In preparation for this Demolition Race ASMK will be holding a meeting for anyone interested in participating in this year's edition.
To be able to participate one must be 18 years of age and is in possession of a valid Driving License. The meeting will be held on Thursday 29th November 2018 in the Parish Center Hall in Triq il-Knisja, Had Dingli and starts at 8:00pm.
More information can be found on the website of the Association www.asmk.org.mt or Facebook page with the name Assoċjazzjoni Sport Muturi u Karozzi. One can make contact by email or Mobile info@asmk.org.mt and 9942 5489.