OKTAGON MMA has officially signed a broadcasting deal with DAZN after a record-breaking 2022 for the MMA promotion. Taking the next steps to becoming one of the worlds leading places to watch MMA. This deal could be the catalyst for a huge 2023.
Per OKTAGON MMA:
OKTAGON MMA are delighted to announce that DAZN is our new broadcast partner across a host of major, international territories. DAZN is the global home for combat sports which now includes top European organisation, OKTAGON MMA.
The deal sees the fastest-growing MMA promotion enter a partnership with the largest global sports streaming platform in the world over the next year to significantly expand our reach globally. In a record-breaking 2022, OKTAGON MMA had the largest combined attendance of all organisations who held shows in Europe, consistently drawing the biggest crowds across the territory. These stunning spectacles amplified by high-level production will now be broadcast on DAZN in selected markets. This is alongside mainstream properties such as the UEFA Champions League, NFL, La Liga, Formula 1, UFC and World Championship Boxing.
DAZN will air OKTAGON MMA for the first time with the landmark OKTAGON 40 event on March 4 – the launch of the €1 million Tipsport Gamechanger welterweight tournament. Sixteen fighters representing fifteen different nations will compete in a truly international bracket for life-changing prize money.
Czech Republic, Slovakia and DACH countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) are not involved in this new broadcast arrangement. All events will still also be available on OKTAGON.TV worldwide.
OKTAGON Official’s Thoughts on the DAZN Deal
“We are very proud to announce the collaboration with DAZN,” said OKTAGON MMA promoters, Ondřej Novotný and Pavol Neruda. “Our mission is to show people the beauty of MMA and combat sports through compelling stories and a world-class show. Now with DAZN, our live events, reality shows, documentaries, and TV series will be easily accessible to millions of viewers. Millions of fans around the globe will join the OKTAGON Family fanbase.”
“The timing could not be better. We are launching the biggest MMA project in European history, the Champions League of MMA – TIPSPORT GAMECHANGER. 16 of the best European fighters will fight in 5 tournaments for prize money of 1.000.000€, and DAZN viewers can join us on this spectacular journey.”
“DAZN are incredibly excited to welcome OKTAGON to the platform,” said Veronica Diquattro, CEO of DAZN Global Markets. “Alongside wrestling, boxing and other MMA properties, DAZN is fast becoming the global home of combat sports.”
What’s Ahead in 2023
This year promises to be the biggest in OKTAGON MMA history with many intriguing projects in the works. These include the aforementioned €1 million Tipsport Gamechanger. Where the largest amount of prize money ever in a European MMA tournament will be up for grabs. The organisation is expanding further internationally as we enter the UK/Ireland market with our first-ever live event later in 2023.
Other exciting announcements will be coming in due course to lead us further towards our ultimate goal of cementing OKTAGON MMA as the recognised European leader in the sport.
What do you make of the Deal?
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