Detroit becomes a medieval arena this July 25th for Armored MMA’s beloved knight battles

Armored MMA is bringing its full-contact knight-fighting sport to Detroit's Wayne State Fieldhouse on July 25th, 2026. Competitors will battle in authentic medieval armor inside an octagon, combining legitimate martial arts training with 14th-century warrior gear in what organizers describe as a completely new fight experience for the region. Tickets are selling quickly for what the event frames as participatory spectacle, where crowd energy is part of the show.