Global martial arts organisation One Championship has agreed a broadcast partnership with Sky Sports.
The deal will see One events and ancillary programming broadcast across Sky Sports’ subscription sport channels and digital platforms in the UK and Ireland.
The partnership officially kick offs with ONE Fight Night 18: Superlek vs. Mahmoudi, which will air live on Saturday 13th January 2024.
The promotion’s events span across martial arts, with athletes competing across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, submission grappling, and other disciplines.
Chatri Sityodtong, One Championship Chairman and CEO, said, “For years, our UK fans have been clamoring for One to be broadcast on one of the region’s major networks. Today, I’m excited to announce a new partnership with Sky Sports, the premier broadcaster for live sports in the UK and one of the most well-known sports networks in the world.
“This deal marks an important milestone for the celebration of martial arts and the continued expansion of One Championship’s global footprint.”
Helen Falkus, Sky Sports Director of Multi Sports, added, “We’re pleased to partner with One Championship to bring their full range of martial arts to Sky Sports for the first time. We hope to bring new fans to the world class competitive formats on our channels, as well as reach new audiences for Sky.”
Image Credit: ONE Championship
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