Could 2023 be the year mixed-martial arts in the United States finally returns to its pure, humble beginnings nurtured in Asia nearly 5,000 years ago? “Our mission is not to stage the biggest, bloodiest fights and have two athletes cuss at each other.
For example, the Colorado co-main event is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu grappling match, while there will be Muay Thai and kickboxing bouts laced throughout. The card will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video in the US and Canada, part of a five-year media rights agreement. The intention is to “do multiple events, not just in the long-term,” according to Teh, adding that it will not affect its roughly 60 shows per year across Asia.