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DAZN and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship announce broadcast partnership

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Published by DAZN Staff

14, Sep 24

DAZN and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship announce broadcast partnership

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The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), and DAZN have agreed a three-year broadcast partnership.

The landmark deal will see DAZN become the official home of BKFC, who boast Conor McGregor as an owner and partner. It will deliver viewers exclusive live shows, pay-per-view events, and a variety of behind-the-scenes programmes.

Up to 24 exclusive live events annually are planned to be broadcast. The partnership begins with BKFC Marbella, Spain, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, followed quickly by events in Billings, Montana, in November, and two December cards in Philadelphia and Hollywood, respectively.

BKFC Marbella will be headlined by three highly anticipated world title fights, with the main event a BKFC lightweight world title clash between Spain's Franco Tenaglia and Tony ‘Loco’ Soto of the United States.

There will also be a middleweight world title showdown as reigning champion David Mundell defends his title against the UK's Danny Christie. Austin Trout, the reigning BKFC welterweight world champion, puts his title on the line for the first time against Rico Franco.

BKFC’s Founder and President, David Feldman, said: “Our partnership with DAZN represents a major inflection point in BKFC’s global expansion.

"This three-year deal allows us to bring the adrenaline-pumping action of BKFC to an even larger, worldwide audience.

"DAZN shares our vision of elevating the sport of bare-knuckle fighting, and together, we will deliver an unparalleled experience to combat sports fans across the globe.”

Television personality Mario Lopez [Extra; The X Factor; Access Hollywood] will host select BKFC events, while fans will also be able to watch non-live events, including Untapped, the compelling behind-the-scenes series that delves into the lives, training, and personal journeys of BKFC fighters. 

DAZN will boast an expansive archive of past fights, showcasing some of the most memorable and legendary moments in BKFC history, plus fighter profiles, h ighlighting rising stars, top-tier fighters, and exclusive footage of their careers. 

“We are thrilled to become the exclusive home of BKFC’s premier events," said Jared Kass, SVP North America, DAZN Group

"This collaboration speaks to DAZN’s dedication to delivering innovative and unforgettable combat sports experiences. With BKFC now part of our portfolio, fans worldwide will have access to some of the most exciting fights and content in the sport.” 