Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing combat sports industry has reached a significant milestone, with Karma Fight League (KFL) and Ruhunu Hospital formalising a multi-event partnership, beginning with KFL’s 8th event on 18 July at SLECC (Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre, Colombo).

The agreement, signed at an official ceremony attended by representatives from both organisations including Dr. Hasara Kulatunga, Assistant Medical Director and Specialist in Family Medicine at Ruhunu Hospital, marks the first time a private hospital of this standing has entered a structured, long-term partnership with a combat sports organisation in Sri Lanka.

Ruhunu Hospital brings considerable institutional weight to the table. Established in 1995 and operating out of Karapitiya, Galle, the hospital is the largest private healthcare facility in the Southern Province, with over 150 specialist consultants, four operating theatres, and a nine-unit ICU facility. The institution is currently executing a national expansion strategy anchored around preventative healthcare, and its alignment with a high-performance sport reflects that strategic direction.

For KFL, founded in 2023, the partnership represents a maturation of the league’s commercial and operational framework. Sanctioned by the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) and featuring competitors across the region, KFL has established itself as South Asia’s largest K-1 fight night organisation, with plans to expand into MMA and other combat sports formats. Ruhunu Hospital joins as title sponsor of KFL 008, and the formal integration of a medical institution of Ruhunu Hospital’s calibre into its event infrastructure elevates athlete welfare standards and strengthens the broader combat sports ecosystem in Sri Lanka, signalling to the corporate market that the sport is experiencing significant growth in viewership and commercial interest.

Dr. Hasara Kulatunga, speaking at the signing, underscored the hospital’s philosophy behind the agreement: “As Ruhunu Hospital expands its national footprint, we are proud to support platforms that champion human potential. This partnership reflects our vision of advancing health, performance, and community impact across Sri Lanka.”
The partnership will officially commence at KFL 008, where the organisation expects its largest audience to date. The event is headlined by Sonam Zomba, India’s reigning MFN Champion and the number one ranked pound-for-pound female fighter in South Asia, who faces a Pakistani opponent in an anticipated matchup that the region is watching closely. The fight night reflects KFL’s growing regional ambitions and its ability to attract international competitive talent at the highest level.

KFL 008 will be broadcast live on KFL’s official YouTube channel. To experience it live at SLECC, tickets are available from LKR 3,000 at KFL’s official website: tickets.karmafightleague.com.

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The Karma Fight League made a historic turn in the Sri Lankan fighting scene, providing audiences with an unprecedented viewing experience of international standards.

“We are happy to announce that in less than 2 years, KFL has grown from a local fight night into South Asia’s Biggest K-1 Fight League,” a statement from Karma Fight League said.

Going beyond that, KFL has managed to attract international fighters representing countries like India, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.

These fighters are set to compete in KFL 004, which will be held at the Taprobane, Colombo, on the 26th of October 2024

Born as the idea of ​​a young creative team, KFL aims to bring a martial arts experience of international standards to Sri Lanka.

KFL has also worked tirelessly to enrich professional fighters and give them the financial value that they have not received so far.

For example, the Asian Security Group has extended its full support to Nimesha Kumari of KFL to engage in martial arts as a professional fighter.

This marks the first time in Sri Lanka that a female athlete has been given brand ambassadorship in a non-boxing, combat sport.

Expanding these opportunities further, prize money valued at 1.5 million rupees is allocated for the fighters of KFL SEASON 04.

KFL 004 will feature the Finals of the KFL – Open Weight Championship, which will be held as a duel between Kurunegala and Kandy.

Kandy’s Gihan ‘Sonic’ Prasanna and Kurunegala’s Sylvester Silva, selected from an original pool of 8 fighters, are set to face off in the finals, garnering a strong interest from audiences across the country.

A large number of spectators are eagerly waiting to witness this historic moment.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have joined in support of KFL’s mission to bring talented fighters from across the country to the international stage.

Press  Panelist

Directors 

• Ilham Hossen – Co-Founder / Creative Director at KFL & Entertainment producer
• Dayan Samarasekera – President All Fights Systems Organization Sri Lanka. President K-1 federation sri lanka. Director Combat sports at KFL.
• Shyam Impett – Director – International relations & fighter development at KFL & Veteran in Sports management in Sri Lanka.

Open Weight Championship Finalist 

• Gihan Sonic Prasanna
• Sylvester Silva

Team Sri Lanka

• Januka Ranaweera
• Lahiru Sandaruwan
• Prizel Fernando
• Kavindu Rasanjaya
• Nimesha Kumari
• Malinda BOYKA Amarasinghe
• Kumudu Prasanna 

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