About Gamebred
As mainstream MMA has evolved, much of the sport has softened.
Decisions now outnumber finishes, padded gloves reduce
consequence, and fans often leave events feeling unresolved. At the
same time, bareknuckle boxing has gained momentum but lacks
the depth and strategy of MMA. Gamebred fills the void, blending
both worlds:
- Bareknuckle impact + full MMA rules
- Higher finish rates, fewer decisions
- Real stakes in every exchange - no safety net
- Authenticity that resonates with purist & casual fans alike
- Bareknuckle impact + full MMA rules
- Higher finish rates, fewer decisions
- Real stakes in every exchange - no safety net
- Authenticity that resonates with purist & casual fans alike
Bareknuckle MMA delivers a spectacle unlike anything else in combat sports. Fighters compete without gloves, creating faster pace, higher risk, and more decisive outcomes – while still operating under the full rule set of MMA. What fans experience:
- Bareknuckle striking with real consequence
- Full MMA weapons - clinch, grappling, submissions
- Shorter time to damage & dramatic momentum shifts
- Cleaner finishes, fewer decisions
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Gamebred FC Goes Global: Jorge Masvidal's Bare-Knuckle Promotion Lands Landmark DAZN Partnership
DAZN becomes the exclusive global streaming home of Gamebred FC through new multi-fight partnership, launching the promotion’s next phase of growth with distribution globally, a four-event fall slate spanning Russia, the Dominican Republic and Miami, and $500,000 World Grand Prix tournament prizes
All events will be streamed live and for free on DAZN
Las Vegas. — August 22, 2026 — Gamebred FC, the bare-knuckle mixed martial arts promotion founded by UFC legend Jorge Masvidal, and DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, today announced a landmark multi-fight media rights partnership that makes DAZN the exclusive global streaming home of Gamebred FC. The partnership marks the beginning of the promotion’s next phase of growth. DAZN will bring Gamebred FC’s full slate of live events free to fans in more than 200 markets worldwide, giving the promotion’s roster of former UFC standouts and rising bare-knuckle talent unprecedented international exposure.
“This is the moment we built Gamebred FC for,” said Jorge Masvidal, Founder and CEO of Gamebred FC. “We built this sport to be the rawest, most honest version of MMA there is — bare knuckles, full rules, real fighters, nowhere to hide. Now, with DAZN, that goes in front of fight fans in every corner of the planet. This isn’t just a broadcast deal — this is the start of the next chapter for GamebredFC.”
“DAZN is building the global home of sport, and that means investing in the most exciting properties that fans want to watch, wherever they are in the world,” said Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group. “Gamebred FC has created a unique proposition that combines the intensity of bare-knuckle competition with MMA. As we continue to expand our combat sports portfolio, this partnership strengthens DAZN’s position as the ultimate destination for fight fans and gives Gamebred FC the global platform it needs to supercharge its growth.”
The agreement is one of the most significant media rights deals in bare-knuckle combat sports history and a major strategic step forward for Gamebred FC. Locking in DAZN — the world’s leading sports entertainment platform — as its exclusive global partner puts Gamebred FC alongside DAZN’s premier roster of combat sports promotions and hands the brand the global stage it has never had before.
Gamebred FC’s format complements DAZN’s portfolio of world-class combat sports properties. Unlike traditional bare-knuckle boxing, Gamebred FC events are contested under the full Unified Rules of MMA — striking, clinch work, takedowns, ground fighting and submissions are all live — with one difference: no gloves. Nothing to hide behind, nowhere to run. It’s a combination no other promotion offers at scale, and it has made Gamebred FC one of the fastest-growing brands in combat sports.
The partnership launches with a four-event fall slate over the next four months
These events carry forward Gamebred FC’s two marquee tournaments currently underway: the Heavyweight World Grand Prix and the Lightweight World Grand Prix, each featuring a 16-fighter bracket competing for a $500,000 prize. The two tournaments have already drawn a roster of established UFC veterans and rising bare-knuckle standouts, and DAZN’s global platform will give the tournament finals — and every step of the bracket along the way — unprecedented international reach as Gamebred FC pushes into its next phase of growth.
Additional Gamebred FC dates, matchups and broadcast details for the Heavyweight and Lightweight World Grand Prix tournaments will be announced in the coming weeks as the promotion keeps pushing into its next phase of growth alongside DAZN.
About Gamebred FC
Gamebred FC is a bare-knuckle mixed martial arts promotion founded by former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal. Competing under the full Unified Rules of MMA without gloves, Gamebred FC has featured numerous UFC veterans and top international talent across its event history in the United States and Latin America. The promotion is currently hosting concurrent 16-man Heavyweight and Lightweight World Grand Prix tournaments, each carrying a $500,000 prize, as part of its next phase of global growth alongside exclusive streaming partner DAZN.
About DAZN
DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, streams more than 140,000 live events annually and is available in over 200 markets worldwide. DAZN is the home of soccer, boxing and MMA, as well as the NFL Game Pass and NHL.TV internationally. The platform features the biggest sports and leagues from around the world – Bundesliga, Serie A, LALIGA, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, Moto GP, and many more.
DAZN offers combat sport fans a portfolio of premium content, anchored by its position as the global home of boxing, with more than 185 fight nights a year from leading promoters including Matchroom, Golden Boy, Queensberry and Top Rank.
DAZN is transforming the way people enjoy sport. With a single, frictionless built-for-sport platform, fans can watch, play, buy, and connect. Live and on-demand sports content, anywhere, in any language, on any device – only on DAZN. The company partners with leading pay-TV operators, ISPs, and telcos worldwide to maximize sports exposure to a broad audience. DAZN is a global, privately owned company, founded in 2016, with more than 4,000 employees. For more information on DAZN, visit www.dazngroup.com.
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