Fighters arrive for UFC Fight Night Manila

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Fighters arrive for UFC Fight Night Manila
The participants for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s maiden fight card in the Philippines on May 16 have begun arriving in the country

MANILA, Philippines – The participants for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s maiden fight card in the Philippines on May 16 have begun arriving in the country.

Mark Muñoz, who is facing English middleweight Luke Barnatt in his farewell fight at UFC Fight Night 66, arrived in the country on Saturday, May 9.

(READ: The UFC Fight Night Manila cheat sheet)

We’re here!! #Philippines #motherland #UFCManila @AskUltra @hangwith

A photo posted by Mark Munoz (@mark_munoz) on


Muñoz also posted a glimpse of his gear that he will use on fight night, which is adorned with shades of the Philippine flag.


Meanwhile, Muñoz’s opponent set foot on Philippine soil three days earlier than the Filipino-American wrestler and appeared to enjoy his initial stay in the archipelago as he roamed around the metro.

After 23 hours of travelling! Finally made it. Just wish my long 6ft 6 frame could sleep on planes! #UFCManila

A video posted by Luke Barnatt (@lukebarnatt) on



Barnatt also took a short clip of the Philippine jeepney and praised the heartfelt hospitality that he is receiving, despite the fact that he is scheduled to fight Muñoz in front of the hometown crowd.

Filipino Whip #Jeepney

A video posted by Luke Barnatt (@lukebarnatt) on


Starting the day off right here in Manila! Fresh Coconut in bed 🙂 #FRESH

A photo posted by Luke Barnatt (@lukebarnatt) on


On the other hand, former UFC lightweight titleholder Frankie Edgar arrived on Sunday morning, May 10 after a 19-hour flight to the fight capital of Southeast Asia.


Edgar is slated to lock horns with two-division world champion Urijah Faber in a featherweight super-fight that serves as the main event of UFC Fight Night 66, which takes place at the 20,000-seater SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila.

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