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Jan. 23, 2024
DAZN Expands MMA Content in France with New PFL Agreement
Sports streaming platform DAZN has settled on a deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), becoming the exclusive broadcaster of all PFL events in France. By: Dylan Low
This
news was released after the PFL’s inaugural event in Paris last year. A new
main event which pits Parisian fighters Cedric Doumbe against Baissangour
‘Baki’ Chamsoudinov is slated to be screened live on DAZN on March 7th.
The
bout which takes place in the Accor Arena on March 7th will also mark the
beginning of the new PFL Europe Season.
The
new-found deal between the PFL and DAZN in France will first begin with a
pay-per-view event showcasing PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, on February 24th.
DAZN
released a statement that the partnership will add to the extended variety
of premium sports competitions available on the streaming service in France.
MMA enthusiasts will now be able to watch the PFL Global Season, PFL MENA, PFL
Africa and Bellator Champions Series, coupled with the full PFL and Bellator
fights archive.
DAZN Group CEO Shay Segev claimed, “This new partnership shows our ambition for DAZN in France. This partnership with such a prestigious league is key to develop our sports portfolio with premium content and become the preferred destination for all sports fans, in a country where MMA is hugely popular. DAZN will focus on delivering the highest quality entertainment through cutting-edge technology and easier accessibility to top level fights, including cards with world-renowned Cedric Doumbe, and play a positive role to help develop MMA in France.”
PFL
CEO Peter Murray added, “I’m excited about the continued strategic partnership
between PFL and DAZN as we begin the second season of PFL Europe with a massive
event at the Accor Arena in France on March 7,” Murray said. “DAZN gives PFL
fans the opportunity to watch our top European talent compete inside the
SmartCage as we continue to grow our presence around the globe.”
