On September 11, in Odesa at the Red Line club, an MMA and Kickboxing evening was held by Ukrainian Fights Promotion, supported by the regional administration, in honor of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' drone systems.
The event organizer and president of Ukrainian Fights Promotion, Oleksandr Hordiienko, shared insights about the event.
At the opening, star host Anastasia Tsymbalaru along with the main ring announcer of the country, Serhiy Bryl, welcomed all attendees. The commander of the drone forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Brovdi Robert (Madyar), expressed gratitude to the organizers and wished the fighters success in a video message.
The ceremonial opening featured speeches from Oleksandr Kharov, the first deputy head of the Odesa regional administration, Oleg Manziuk, president of the Ukrainian kickboxing federation “ISKA,” Volodymyr Havrush, head of the charity fund “Modern Ukraine,” Ihor Varbanets, from the “Zeus” group of companies, and Dmytro Popovych, co-founder of Ukrainian Fights Promotion.
Notable sports figures, officials, military personnel, and business people attended the event.
The evening showcased 9 intense fights: five MMA matches and four professional kickboxing bouts, featuring some of the top fighters in Ukraine, including European and world champions.
The night was filled with thrilling fights and spectacular knockouts.
Special guests of the event were the band “Dubky,” who entertained the audience with their energetic hits.
From the command of the drone forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Vitaliy Medvedev presented a flag to the organizers.