Mixed Martial Arts
Professional Fighters League launches OTT streaming service
Mixed martial arts organization Professional Fighters League has launched a new direct-to-consumer streaming service, called the PFL MMA app
Telesport agrees Professional Fighters League deal in Russia
Russian agency Telesport has agreed a multi-year deal to broadcast the mixed martial arts promotion Professional Fighters League
Mack leaves One Championship to lead Professional Fighters League communications
Mixed martial arts promotion The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has named Loren Mack its new vice-president of corporate communications
UFC launches Fight Pass in Japan
Ultimate Fighting Championship has launched its direct-to-consumer OTT service UFC Fight Pass in Japan.
The service offers an interface and event commentary in Japanese, and localised content
UFC, ACX Music partner to create music streaming app
Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed a licensing agreement with global creative tech company ACX Music to create music streaming app "UFC Ultimate Sound.
Venum grabs UFC exclusive outfitter role as Reebok bows out
The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organisation has named combat sports brand Venum as its new exclusive global outfitting and apparel partner, starting in April 2021
Parimatch extends UFC betting deal in Europe and CIS region
International betting and technology platform Parimatch has renewed its regional deal with the UFC mixed martial arts (MMA) organisation until the end of 2021
Abu Dhabi to use UFC ‘Fight Island’ as a pilot project for sealed spectator events
Abu Dhabi is using UFC's 'Fight Island' as a pilot project to determine if it can expand the event's 'safety bubble' model to include spectators. SportBusiness speaks to Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, executive director of tourism and marketing for the city's Department of Culture and Tourism.
Fight Sports seals Com Hem Swedish distribution
Fight Sports, the CSI Sports-owned linear sports channel and digital service, has agreed a distribution agreement in Sweden with telecoms and cable television operator Com Hem
UFC Fight Island: Stringent testing underpins Abu Dhabi event
The Abu Dhabi government has turned the majority of Yas Island into a ten-square-mile safe zone just for the UFC, with each of the 2,500 people on site being tested for Covid-19 on five separate occasions during their stay.
One Championship enlists Microsoft to transform digital platform
Singapore-based sports media organisation One Championship has named technology company Microsoft as its preferred cloud and data services provider
Yas Island safe zone completed for UFC “Fight Island”
Ultimate Fighting Championship's preparations for its "Fight Island" events this month have continued in earnest, with a 11km safe zone now secured on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island.
One Championship to restart next month
Singapore-based mixed martial arts promoter One Championship will resume its flagship event schedule behind closed doors on July 31 in Bangkok
Round-Up: Wuhan targets “hugely symbolic” Open, IOA reviews Li Ning deal, LaLiga international viewing jumps, and more
Organisers of this year's Wuhan Open WTA Tour event, pencilled for October 19 to 25, told Agence France Presse that it will be "hugely symbolic" in terms of the city's fight against Covid-19 should it…
Loss-making One Championship gets $70m injection as 20 per cent of workforce cut
Singapore-based mixed martial arts promoter One Championship has raised $70m (€62.2m) from investors while revealing a hefty cut to its global headcount.
UFC’s “Fight Island” to be held at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that its much-hyped "Fight Island" will be located on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in the Middle East.
Round-Up: Esports fed appoints commercial commission, MotoGP Asian races decision, CAA signs ‘The Leech’, and more
The Singapore-based Global Esports Federation has appointed a Brand, Marketing, Commercial and Communication Commission featuring an array of experienced sports industry executives
IMMAF completes Swiss registration in latest push for Olympic recognition
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has taken a major step in its push for Olympic recognition by completing the registration process to become a non-profit organisation in Switzerland, where…