Durban, South Africa –California based MMA promotion company King of the Cage, inc. Sets to launch in a new International market. The beautiful beach resort vacation destination of Durban, South Africa. This city of 3.5 million inhabitants recently received major international attention as it hosted several FIFA 2010 World Cup soccer matches.
From the worlds most popular sport (Soccer) to the worlds fastest growing sport (MMA) This city sets it sights on a major return to fighting, by one of the sports highest grossing pay per view celebrity's Ken Shamrock. Shamrock had set many pay per view records and has been the main event in over 15 major televised events.
On Saturday, November 25th the Durban International Convention Center will play host to King of the Cage Platinum. This is not the first foray into the international market for King of the Cage who has hosted events in the U.K., Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Japan, but marks the first time an American MMA company will host and event on the African continent. MMA Fan’s in South Africa from Cape Town to Johannesburg are likely to descend upon the city to see not only an athlete of this caliber but the celebrity which is Ken Shamrock.
This 1st event comes off the doorsteps of a South African TV deal between KOTC and M NET. which includes 16 one hour episodes. This paired with the live show November 25th places King of the Cage as the dominant MMA promotion in another major media market.Source:
http://kingofthecage.com/2010_platinum.aspAny South Africans out there, please cap this event!
