Checkmate Fight Club La Salle Malta will be travelling to Canada in the coming days; to represent our country in the top ranked MMA Professional Competitions in Canada, TKO MMA 45. Marilyn Micallef will be carrying the Maltese Flag on 7 December 2018 for the first time in Maltese history in an MMA Professional competition of this level.​

Marilyn competed at semi-pro level in UK and always managed to make high achievements. She then made her Professional debut in Malta at Centurion Fighting Championship (CFCM).She now holds a pro record to 2-0-0. After her success, her Club was contacted by CFCM with the news that Marilyn was given the opportunity to take part in TKO45. With the help and support of Centurion Fighting Championship Malta she was offered a multi contract meaning that she will given more than one opportunity to fight in the said contest. 

Since this competition falls under the UFC America cap; this experience will open doors for Maltese athletes, putting us a step closer to rise the Maltese flag in the UFC. Her fight will be on UFC Fight Pass on 7 December 2018 more details to follow.