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🏟️ Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season Sponsors UFC 306 at Sphere 🌍 UFC has sold its first-ever event title sponsorship to an offshoot of the Saudi Arabian government, marking the latest Middle Eastern investment in combat sports. Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season, a state-managed entertainment festival, will sponsor UFC 306, scheduled for Sept. 14 at Sphere in Las Vegas. Riyadh Season Noche UFC, as the event will be called, is set to be the first sporting event at the venue. 🤝 This sponsorship continues the relationship between TKO, the parent company of UFC and WWE, and Saudi Arabia. UFC recently held its first event in the country and plans to return next year. WWE already has a lucrative 10-year deal with Saudi Arabia, hosting two events annually, which generates over $100 million each year. 💸 Financial details of the UFC 306 deal have not been disclosed. However, the event is being marketed as a celebration for Mexican fans, coinciding with Mexico’s Independence Day and featuring prominent Mexican fighters. UFC President Dana White described the event as a “love letter to the Mexican people,” highlighting the $16 million investment to stage it. 🌟 The sponsorship exemplifies the Middle East's growing influence in combat sports, with significant investments in martial arts and boxing. UFC's ties to the region include Fight Island events in Abu Dhabi during the COVID-19 pandemic and an upcoming UFC Fight Night there. 📸: UFC #UFC #SaudiArabia #RiyadhSeason #CombatSports #Sponsorship #LasVegas #DanaWhite #MMA #SportsBusiness #TKO

🎉 Warner Bros. Discovery Brings PFL Back to Eurosport India :- Exciting news for MMA fans in India! Eurosport India, the sports channel of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), has announced an exclusive multi-year broadcasting partnership with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). This collaboration will bring 28 thrilling MMA events to Indian audiences, including the highly anticipated PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series on January 25, 2025. Viewers will get exclusive access to top-tier PFL programming, including: 🔹 2025 PFL World Tournament with 64 fighters and a $20M prize pool 🔹 Regional leagues like PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and PFL Africa 🔹 Pay-per-view events, SmartCage tech showcases, and fighter matchups 🔹 Exclusive behind-the-scenes content, panels, and analysis The partnership strengthens WBD's sports portfolio in India, bringing fans closer to the action and further expanding the reach of MMA. The 2025 PFL World Tournament, which spans April to August, will feature 8 weight classes, offering an electrifying lineup for combat sports enthusiasts. Additionally, PFL makes its Dubai debut with an inaugural event at the Coca-Cola Arena on January 25, 2025, including the Bellator Lightweight Title Fight between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes. This partnership opens the door to an exciting new chapter for MMA in India, with exclusive content and unparalleled access for fans. #PFL #MMA #EurosportIndia #WarnerBrosDiscovery #SportsBroadcasting #CombatSports #PFLRoadToDubai #DubaiEvents #IndianMMA Warner Bros. Discovery

The first of a few big announcements this year- KOreps Expands Into Canada by Absorbing ESS Fight KOreps, a global combat sports athlete representation agency, proudly announces its expansion into Canada through the absorption of ESS Fight, the nation’s premier MMA agency. Founded by Jeremy Rubin, ESS Fight built its stellar reputation representing top Canadian fighters like Jade Masson-Wong (BKFC), Fred Dupras (Bellator/PFL), former ONE FC Champion and #1 contender Jonathan Di Bella, and past UFC fighter Yohan Lainesse. Under this new partnership, ESS Fight is rebranded as KOreps Canada, strengthening KOreps’ presence in the Canadian market and creating unprecedented opportunities for athletes. “We’re thrilled to take this step by becoming KOreps Canada,” says Rubin. “This partnership allows us to leverage KOreps’ resources while remaining true to our roots as Canada’s leading combat sports agency.” Founded by Oren Hodak in 2009, KOreps represents some of MMA’s biggest names, including current UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili, former champion Aljamain Sterling, fan favorite Renato Moicano, top-ranked contender Erin Blanchfield, and more. “Canada has always been a hotbed for MMA talent,” says Hodak. “By joining forces with Canadian-based managers who understand their market, we’ll elevate athlete representation across the country.” KOreps Canada will continue operating from its Canadian base, offering full-service management focused on promotional agreements and brand sponsorship opportunities. Together, the newly aligned agencies are poised to grow their roster worldwide, ensuring their clients thrive both inside and outside the cage. #KOreps #ESSFight #KOrepsCanada #MMA #CombatSports #CanadianMMA #AthleteRepresentation #GlobalExpansion #FightNews #CombatSportsManagement

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Did you know that Boxing Day, celebrated on December 26th, is rooted in British history? Traditionally, it was a day when employers gave 'Christmas boxes' containing gifts or bonuses to their staff and service workers as appreciation. In modern Australia, Boxing Day has become a significant public holiday marked by various traditions: Sporting Events: Cricket: The feature event is the Boxing Day Test Match, which is played every year at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This event attracts cricket lovers from all over the country who want to watch their Australian team play against its international counterparts. Yachting: The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race also starts on this day, and it has world-wide attention as yachtsmen take up the long journey from Sydney Harbour to Hobart. Shopping Extravaganza: Boxing Day marks the beginning of post-Christmas sales. Retailers slash their prices, making it a major shopping day for shoppers all over the country who go to stores and online shopping platforms to enjoy these discounted prices. It is among the busiest shopping days of the year. It is also known for its film releases. Many cinemas premier big movies during this time, making it an ideal festive season to entertain the family or friends. Even though Boxing Day has its origins steeped in acts of giving and appreciation, contemporary Australian celebrations have been rather diversified, mixing sport, shopping, and leisurely times, reflecting the changing dynamic cultural landscape of the country. #BoxingDay #BoxingDay2024 #HappyBoxingDay #BoxingDayTradition #2in1VaSolutions

BRAVE Combat Federation and Batelco Join Hands for BRAVE International Combat Week Manama: BRAVE Combat Federation, the most global MMA organization in the world, and Bahrain’s leading integrated communications provider, Batelco, have further strengthened their relationship as Batelco has been announced as the official Telecommunication Partner for the 2024 BRAVE International Combat Week. A part of the Beyon Group, Batelco was established in 1981 and has been providing telecommunication services in the Kingdom of Bahrain for over four decades. Earlier this year, Batelco and BRAVE Combat Federation signed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the experience of martial arts fans and making premium combat sports content more accessible. Building on this historic collaboration, Batelco and BRAVE Combat Federation will now join hands for the upcoming edition of BRAVE International Combat Week. Set to become the biggest combat sports festival in the world, the event will feature BRAVE CF 91 on December 13, the IMMAF Youth Asian Championships on December 14 and 15, and BRAVE CF 92 on December 15. BRAVE International Combat Week will showcase the best MMA talent from around the world in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is set to be the biggest indoor sports event in the country’s history. The event also concludes a historic year for BRAVE Combat Federation, during which the organization cemented its position as the most global MMA organization by breaking multiple world records. Visit: timesofbahrain . . . . #timesofbahrain #investigation #localnews #worldnews #tob #tobnews #tobinvention #gulfnews BRAVE Combat Federation Batelco

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