MMA fans across 150+ countries worldwide will be able to tune into HEXAGONE MMA 8 and HEXAGONE MMA 9 next month exclusively on DAZN, the Netflix of sport.
The fight nights will be broadcast live by Europe’s fast-emerging promoter, HEXAGONE MMA, as it continues to showcase mixed martial arts in the French provinces with its summer series. HEXAGONE MMA 8 will play out at the ‘French Seville’ of Beziers Arena, France’s original and iconic bullfighting ring, on 3 June. Close on its heels, HEXAGONE MMA 9 takes place on 17 June at Reims Arena. See below for viewing information.
HEXAGONE MMA’s blend of international household names alongside homegrown and regional talent has packed out French arenas to date, and the nation’s enthusiasm for the sport continues to grow.
HEXAGONE MMA Co-President, Laurent Pourrut, said: “We are thrilled by the growth and popularity of the HEXAGONE MMA brand, and our renewed partnership with DAZN will continue to magnify this providing a greater platform for the development of French MMA globally.”
ABOUT HEXAGONE MMA 8: GARNETT VS CORBAGE
The main event for HEXAGONE MMA 8 pits Dean Garnett (UK) against Lucas Corbage (Argentina) for the world featherweight title (-66 kg). Author of the fastest K-O in HEXAGONE MMA history (at 20 seconds), Garnett hopes to seal his impressive return to elite competition by securing the organisation’s prestigious, international title. Meanwhile, the exciting and undefeated Mehdi Ben Lakhdhar (France) will be facing Brazilian Wanderson Barcelos in his debut with the promoter. HEXAGONE MMA’s first event in the south of France will also feature local, national icon Antony Réa against another veteran of the sport, Mohamed El Dwansy (Egypt). As well, ex-WWE wrestler Jack Claffey (UK), formerly ‘The Gentleman’ Gallagher, will be making his promotional debut. See below for the full fight card.
VIEWING INFORMATION:
Programming: HEXAGONE MMA 8 – GARNETT VS CORBAGE
Date: Saturday 3 June 2023
Start time (main card): 14:00 hrs ET / 20:00 hrs CET / 19:00 hrs BST
Watch / subscribe here: dazn.com
ABOUT HEXAGONE MMA 9:
DAZN PRESENTS HEXAGONE MMA 8 & 9
IN 150+ COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE
3 JUNE 2023 | 17 JUNE 2023
ARÈNES DE BÉZIERS | REIMS ARENA
SEE BELOW FOR FIGHT CARD & VIEWING INFORMATION
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[London. 18 May 2023] MMA fans across 150+ countries worldwide will be able to tune into HEXAGONE MMA 8 and HEXAGONE MMA 9 next month exclusively on DAZN, the Netflix of sport.
The fight nights will be broadcast live by Europe’s fast-emerging promoter, HEXAGONE MMA, as it continues to showcase mixed martial arts in the French provinces with its summer series. HEXAGONE MMA 8 will play out at the ‘French Seville’ of Beziers Arena, France’s original and iconic bullfighting ring, on 3 June. Close on its heels, HEXAGONE MMA 9 takes place on 17 June at Reims Arena. See below for viewing information.
HEXAGONE MMA’s blend of international household names alongside homegrown and regional talent has packed out French arenas to date, and the nation’s enthusiasm for the sport continues to grow.
HEXAGONE MMA Co-President, Laurent Pourrut, said: “We are thrilled by the growth and popularity of the HEXAGONE MMA brand, and our renewed partnership with DAZN will continue to magnify this providing a greater platform for the development of French MMA globally.”
ABOUT HEXAGONE MMA 8: GARNETT VS CORBAGE
The main event for HEXAGONE MMA 8 pits Dean Garnett (UK) against Lucas Corbage (Argentina) for the world featherweight title (-66 kg). Author of the fastest K-O in HEXAGONE MMA history (at 20 seconds), Garnett hopes to seal his impressive return to elite competition by securing the organisation’s prestigious, international title. Meanwhile, the exciting and undefeated Mehdi Ben Lakhdhar (France) will be facing Brazilian Wanderson Barcelos in his debut with the promoter. HEXAGONE MMA’s first event in the south of France will also feature local, national icon Antony Réa against another veteran of the sport, Mohamed El Dwansy (Egypt). As well, ex-WWE wrestler Jack Claffey (UK), formerly ‘The Gentleman’ Gallagher, will be making his promotional debut. See below for the full fight card.
VIEWING INFORMATION:
Programming: HEXAGONE MMA 8 – GARNETT VS CORBAGE
Date: Saturday 3 June 2023
Start time (main card): 14:00 hrs ET / 20:00 hrs CET / 19:00 hrs BST
Watch / subscribe here: dazn.com
ABOUT HEXAGONE MMA 9: AOUNALLAH VS GNAZE
HEXAGONE MMA 9 boasts the world heavyweight title match between France’s Prince Aounallah (16 – 11) and Ivory Coast’s Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze (6 – 2). The Reims fight night also returns social media star Matthieu Letho Duclo to the spotlight in a clash against challenging finisher, Geison Santana Moreno (Spain). See below for the full fight card.
VIEWING INFORMATION:
Programming: HEXAGONE MMA 9 – AOUNALLAH VS GNAZE
Date: Saturday 17 June 2023
Start time (main card): 13:30 hrs ET / 19:30 hrs CET / 18:30 hrs BST
Watch / subscribe here: dazn.com
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HEXAGONE MMA 8: FIGHT CARD
World Featherweight CHAMPIONSHIP – Men’s 65.8kg / 145 lbs:
Dean Garnett (UK, 10 – 2 -1) vs. Lucas Corbage (11 – 1, Argentina)
Lightweight Bout – Men’s 70.3kg / 155lbs:
Ben Lakhdhar (6 – 0 – 1, France) vs. Wanderson Barcelos (6 – 1, Brazil)
Middleweight Bout – Men’s 83.9kg / 185 lbs:
Antony Réa (38 – 15, France) vs. Mohamed El Dwansy (12 – 10, Egypt)
Strawweight Bout – Women’s 52.2kg / 115lbs:
-52kg F Karla Benitez (19 – 16 – 1, Venezuela) vs. Ielo Page (7 – 5, France via New Caledonia)
Middleweight Bout – Men’s 83.9 kg / 185lbs:
Laïd Zerhouni (10 – 8, France) VS Michal Dobias (11 – 11, Slovakia)
Featherweight Bout – Men’s 65.8kg / 145 lbs:
Jack Claffey (0 – 1, England) VS Yassin Chtatou (1 – 2 – 1, France)
Featherweight Bout – Men’s 65.8kg / 145 lbs:
Quentin Arola (3 – 5, France) VS Parwaiz Arabzai (4 – 3, France via Afghanistan)
Catchweight Bout – Men’s 80kg:
Frankie Rollandt (4 – 6, Carcassonne, France) VS Allan Taibi (2 – 5, Narbonne, France)
Welterweight Bout – Men’s -77.1 kg/ 170 lbs :
Mathieu RAKOTONDRAZANANY (2 – 3, Narbonne, France) VS Fernando Calvo (5 – 3, Spain)
HEXAGONE MMA 9: FIGHT CARD
World Heavyweight CHAMPIONSHIP – Men’s 120.2 kg / 265 lbs:
Prince Aounallah (France, 16 – 11) VS Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze (Ivory Coast, 6 – 2)
Lightweight Bout – Men’s -70.3 kg/ 155lbs:
Anthony Dizy (14 – 4, France) VS Roger Garcia (8 – 4, Peru)
Lightweight Bout – Men’s -70.3 kg / 155 lbs:
Abu Tounkara (8 – 4, France) VS Tim Barnett (7- 4 – 1, England)
Strawweight Bout – Women’s -52.1 kg / 166 lbs:
Eva Dourthe (6 – 5, France) VS Andressa Romero (6 – 2 – 1, Brazil)
Middleweight Bout – Men’s 83.9kg / 185lbs:
Matthieu Letho Duclos (France, 4 – 2) VS Geison Santana Moreno (Spain, 3-1)
Welterweight Bout – Men’s -77.1 kg / 170lbs
Sofiane Aïssaoui (9 – 5, France) VS Cristiano Estela Rios (17 – 7, Peru)
Middleweight Bout – Men’s -83.9 kg / 185 lbs
Alexis Fontes (4 – 2, France) VS Kevin Del (4 – 6 – 1, France)
Flyweight Bout – Men’s -56.7 kg / 125lbs
Boualem Sahraoui (2 – 2, France) VS Maximilien Vallot (4 – 3, France)
Lightweight Bout – Men’s -70.3 kg /155 lbs
Mohamed-Amine Rico Abassi (0 – 0, Morocco) VS Nicolae Bivol (0 – 0, France)
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