Telford Fighters band together for charity
Twenty six competitors took part in a Mixed Martial Arts charity event at the Park Inn, Telford as they aim to raise £20,000 for charity.
Participants had little or no experience in martial arts however took the challenge which involved 8 weeks free intensive training at Combat Athlete MMA in Ketley before stepping into the cage at a professionally run Mixed Martial Arts event in Telford.
“It was a great experience I have learnt so much in just eight weeks and to fight on the event was the ultimate personal challenge for me, I have made lots of new friends and loved the whole experience” said one of the competitors.
The event has raised money for Make A Wish UK which grants wishes to sick and terminally ill children.
MMA Challenge Ltd which runs these events around the country have currently raised over £14,000 for Make A Wish and are looking to reach their target of £20,000 by the end of 2017.
Registration for the next Telford event is now open, if you would like to sign up to the MMA Challenge and experience the world’s fastest growing sport Mixed Martial Arts, details can be found at www.mmachallenge.co.uk
