Australian Fighting Championship
Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) is an Australian mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation based in Melbourne. In 2013 AFC was described as Australia's leading MMA organisation by MMA Kanvas[1] and is part of Sherdog's list of top 50 global MMA organisations (2014). Since AFC 4, all events have been successfully streamed live via pay-per-view.
AFC was the second ranked Australasian promotion in 2013 according to MMA media outlet Fight Sport Asia.[2] AFC CEO Adam Milankovic has had multiple media appearances promotioning to sport of MMA to the public. AFC has showcased the talents of elite Australian and New Zealand mixed martial artists alongside international talent.[3]
Cage ban
The 2008 'cage ban' in Victoria meant MMA competitions, while legal were conducted inside a boxing ring and not a purpose built cage (with the exception of AFC 9 in Albury, New South Wales).[4] In the Victorian State election in November 2014, The Victorian Labor Party campaigned to revoke the cage ban. With success in the election the ban is set to be repealed allowing AFC to promote MMA in a caged enclosure to ensure optimum safety of fighters.[5]
Current champions
Scheduled events
Event |
Date |
Venue |
Location |
Australian Fighting Championship 17 |
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Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
Events
No. |
Event |
Date |
Venue |
Location |
17 |
Australian Fighting Championship 16 |
18 June 2016 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
16 |
Australian Fighting Championship 15 |
19 March 2016 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
15 |
Australian Fighting Championship 14 |
12 September 2015 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
14 |
Australian Fighting Championship 13 |
14 June 2015 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
13 |
Australian Fighting Championship 12 |
22 March 2015 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
12 |
Australian Fighting Championship 11 |
22 November 2014 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
11 |
Australian Fighting Championship 10 |
16 August 2014 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
10 |
Australian Fighting Championship 9 |
17 May 2014 |
Bunton Park |
Albury–Wodonga, Australia |
9 |
Australian Fighting Championship 8 |
22 February 2014 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
8 |
Australian Fighting Championship 7 |
14 December 2013 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
7 |
Australian Fighting Championship 6 |
24 August 2013 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
6 |
Australian Fighting Championship 5 |
10 May 2013 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
5 |
Australian Fighting Championship 4 |
7 December 2012 |
Melbourne Pavilion |
Melbourne, Australia |
4 |
Australian Fighting Championship 3 |
14 April 2012 |
Geelong Arena |
Geelong, Australia |
3 |
AFC 2 - Lombard vs. Taylor |
3 September 2011 |
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre |
Melbourne, Australia |
2 |
Australian Fighting Championship - Fight Night |
25 June 2011 |
State Netball and Hockey Centre |
Melbourne, Australia |
1 |
Australian Fighting Championship 1 |
12 November 2010 |
State Netball and Hockey Centre |
Melbourne, Australia |
Notable alumni
References
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