Martial arts in streaming: RTL+ secures MMA broadcasts




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RTL+ and the MMA organizer Oktagon have entered into a media partnership over the next three years.

The new partnership between RTL+ and Oktagon MMA affects the region of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. Over the next three years, the streaming platform will broadcast more than 15 events a year and delve into the world of mixed martial arts with documentaries, fighter portraits and other content.

Inga Leschek, Chief Content Officer RTL Germany, said: “From now on there will be a regular 'Pa on the Mouth' on RTL+!” We are absolutely thrilled with the MMA events so far and are looking forward to continuing this success story in the long term. I was there live at the largest MMA event in Europe in Frankfurt and was able to see for myself the spectacular staging, the emotions and the thrilling atmosphere. With Europe's leading mixed martial arts organizer OKTAGON MMA, we are now going “all-in” and taking MMA in Germany to a new level. In doing so, we are expanding our extensive live sports offering to include the most popular and fastest-growing trend sport in Germany, especially among young men.”

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Oktagon 65 in December on RTL+

In its announcement, RTL names December 29, 2024 as the first date. From 6 p.m., RTL+ “Oktagon 65: Paradeiser vs. Keita 2” will broadcast the last tournament of the season live from Prague. Martial arts fans can look forward to three title fights and an unforgettable show at the end of the year, reports RTL. In the final of the European MMA Champions League, Ronald Paradeiser and Losene Keita fight for victory. The provider also announces the fight between Karlos “Terminator” Vémola and Will Fleury. In the women's category, Lucia Szabová will also face Lucie Pudilová. Also according to RTL on the fight card: Jonas Mågård (Denmark) vs. Igor Severino (Brazil), Mateusz Legierski (Poland) vs. Agy Sardari (Netherlands) and Radovan Uskrt (Slovakia) vs. Daniel Schwindt (Germany).

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