Overview
- Gamebred FC confirmed the DAZN partnership on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, saying all future events will stream live and free to DAZN subscribers.
- The promotion published a four-event run that begins Sept. 12 in Russia, continues Oct. 2 in the Dominican Republic and Oct. 30 in Miami, and closes with a Dec. 12 card in Miami.
- Gamebred markets itself as bare-knuckle MMA that uses the unified rules of MMA without gloves, allowing strikes, takedowns and submissions rather than traditional bare-knuckle boxing.
- DAZN framed the run around ongoing heavyweight and lightweight World Grand Prix tournaments that offer $500,000 per winner, but official tournament matchups have not yet been finalized and are expected in the coming weeks with the Russia card next up.
- The deal gives Gamebred broader global reach and a cleaner distribution path than YouTube, but the promotion now faces near-term tests on matchmaking, regulatory approvals for the Russia show and production that can sustain wider interest.