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The fight was slated when an angry fan contested Yang Sihamoni, President of the CMFL, claiming that one lion could defeat his entire league of 42 fighters.
The Cambodian Government allowed the fight to take place, under the condition that they receive a 50% commission on each ticket sold, and that no cameras would be allowed in the arena.
I guess as long as they are making a little money off the deal the Cambodian Government is cool with Midget Mauling.
The fight was called in only 12 minutes, after which 28 fighters were declared dead, while the other 14 suffered severe injuries including broken bones and lost limbs, rendering them unable to fight back.
Pretty messed up all around. Is the UN human rights commitee aware this kind of thing is going on? Or is the fact that someone might have to stay in an uncomfortable position during interrogation in Gitmo just too distracting?