What is Rage Kombat? The Hottest New Fight League Explained
Rage Kombat hosts their debut event on February 8th in Pembroke – an event that will feature boxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Kudo, and live music.
Founder Mark Wilson Smith discussed his huge plans for this new promotion: “Creating Rage Kombat was something I had thought about for a while. I come from a boxing background but I have always had an interest in all types of martial arts, so if I enjoy watching multiple combat sports then I am sure a lot of other people do too! Therefore, combing many of these on the same event was a logical decision to make.
‘‘But it goes far beyond that. I want to present very old and traditional martial arts in a more modern ‘fight night’ setting – let’s move away from small, school halls and stage these events in large arenas with great special effects, live music, and pyrotechnics. It really will bring certain martial arts to a totally new audience.”
“Our first event will be taking place in Malta, a country that I have strong ties to. It is a country with a passion for combat sports – every month there is a boxing, kickboxing, or MMA event. They have the fighters, the gyms, the right set-up, and importantly dedicated fans!”
Big Collaborations
For this debut event, Rage Kombat is collaborating with top names such as the Malta Boxing Association, KOTV, Boxing Media Hub, Swerve TV, and Triller TV among others; not to mention a raft of popular Maltese talent like Christian ‘Coqqos’ Schembri; Brandon Borg; ‘Prince’ Bray Pace; and Fouad Wakil.
Schembri commented: “I can’t wait to get back in the ring and give a good show to the fans. I’ve been working since my last fight and over the holidays to polish my technique and learn new tricks, and now it’s time to put them into practice. God willing, I will get another knockout.
‘‘Fighting on Rage Kombat’s debut show is very exciting as well, being part of this promising project is a great opportunity. See you on the 8th of February!’’
Three-part Event
Interestingly, the show will be split into three parts. Firstly, fans will be treated to ‘Rage Kontender’ a feeder series where local amateur boxers look to impress. Then, a Brazilian samba band will entertain the crowd, before the main event happens: the professional fighters competing in various combat disciplines.
Wilson Smith then concluded: “Going forward, we will be looking to include as many different combat sports as possible, while attracting well known professional fighters and celebrities looking to get involved.
“It’s going to be an exciting and fun venture. At heart I am a fight fan too, so I will be ensuring that Rage Kombat gives the fans a promotion that will enjoy following. Essentially, exciting fights featuring emerging talent and some big names, plus a few innovative ideas!”
Watch Rage Kombat Live on Triller TV, February 8th, at 7.30pm CET
