Tag Archives: UFC

Stake.com recruits UFC’s Israel Adesanya as new global brand ambassador

Stake.com recruits UFC’s Israel Adesanya

Crypto sports betting site Stake.com has made a foray into the sponsorship market after securing a new, long-term partnership with UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Adesanya will assume the role of global brand ambassador for the operator, where he will support Stake.cm with a range of sponsorship activations including VIP fight experience, betting promotions and ‘exclusive appearances’. On the partnership, …

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Low6 taps new investors for ambitious 2021 growth drive 

SBC News Low6 taps new investors for ambitious 2021 growth drive 

Mobile betting games and app developer Low6 has secured a new £1.5 million funding round, strengthening the firm’s 2021 IPO prospects.    This morning, London AIM-listed technology fund Pires Investments Plc disclosed that it had participated in Low6’s latest share subscription, securing ‘6667 ordinary shares in Low 6 Limited at a price of £30 per share for a total consideration of …

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Low6 strikes UFC partnership with new FTP app

SBC News Low6 strikes UFC partnership with new FTP app

Mixed martial arts organisation UFC has struck a new partnership with Low6, the developer tasked with building the new UFC PICKS app Promising to deliver ‘a new second screen experience that puts the fan at the center of the action’, UFC PICKS will give users the chance to pit their knowledge against each other and create custom tournaments based on …

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Parimatch extends UFC partnership

SBC News Parimatch extends UFC partnership

Online betting operator Parimatch has extended its partnership with the UFC until the end of 2021. It means that the firm will remain as the premier MMA organisation’s “Official Betting and Wagering Partner of UFC” for the Europe and CIS region.  It comes ahead of this weekend’s bumper card of fights, which features three title bouts including the much-anticipated welterweight …

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COVID-19: How the virus is impacting sports events across the globe

SBC News COVID-19: How the virus is impacting sports events across the globe

As the world comes to terms with the continually evolving threat of COVID-19, SBC focuses on how the outbreak is having a significant impact on sporting events across the globe.  Football  Following the UK Government’s decision not to ban major gatherings, in spite of much criticism, the English Premier League seemed intent on continuing to play out the fixture list …

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IMG Arena delivers live betting opportunities with UFC Event Centre

SBC News IMG Arena delivers live betting opportunities with UFC Event Centre

Industry data, insights and content provider IMG Arena has teamed up with UFC to launch the UFC Event Centre, which is hoped to deliver new opportunities for live, in-round betting during UFC matches. The official data feed from both the UFC Event Centre and UFC will be made accessible via licensed partnerships with sportsbooks and gaming operators, which is due to include including IMG …

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Parimatch continues UFC commitment securing Alexey Oleynik as Ambassador

SBC News Parimatch continues UFC commitment securing Alexey Oleynik as Ambassador

CIS region online bookmaker Parimatch continues to expand its brand profile and coverage through the UFC, announcing the appointment of Russian heavyweight contender Alexey Oleynik as its latest Brand Ambassador. Parimatch has served as the official EMEA betting partner of the UFC since July 2018, agreeing with the leading mixed-martial-arts organisation a multi-year agreement. Furthermore, expanding its presence within the …

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Eleven Sports hands over UK Serie A rights

SBC News Eleven Sports hands over UK Serie A rights

Speculation over the future of Eleven Sports in the UK was elevated this week as the OTT platform handed rights to Serie A and Eredivisie over to Premier Sports. The loss of Serie A, will be viewed as a major setback for the online streaming service, with the league being one of the platform’s main attractions. A statement released by Eleven Sports said: “Regrettably, some content including Serie A and …

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PokerStars strengthens sponsorship hand with UFC partnership

SBC News PokerStars strengthens sponsorship hand with UFC partnership

PokerStars became the UFC’s first-ever ‘Official Poker Partner’ at last weekend’s UFC 232 event, which took place at the The Forum in Inglewood, California. The partnership saw the creation of a new sponsorship category, underlining the UFC’s continued quest for marketing expansion.  At the hugely successful event, PokerStars enjoyed a branded presence inside the world-famous Octagon at UFC’s final Pay-Per-View …

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