MBK Fight Night () is a

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The ''MBK Fight Night'' started outside the MBK Center shopping mall in 2010. Since 2012, WMO - World Muay Thai Organization has been responsible for hosting the events and launching a live broadcast on

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. In 2020, mixed martial arts campaigns were added to the ''MBK Fight Night'' programs. This event, which is held in collaboration with P'N Fighter Club, held on Fridays at 18:00. One of the main goals of this ''MBK Fight Night'' is to promote Muay Thai culture and attract foreign visitors to the MBK Center. Thai fighters are compared to foreign fighters from different countries such as

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, etc. in the open environment outside the shopping center. Watching real fights for free in the center of Bangkok is attractive for tourists. For this reason, the outdoor space of the MBK Center is usually full of spectators.

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* * Kickboxing in Thailand Professional Muay Thai organizations Muay Thai venues in Bangkok Sports venues in Bangkok Boxing venues in Thailand 2010 establishments in Thailand Sports venues completed in 2010 Mixed martial arts promotions Pathum Wan district {{martialarts-stub

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