DAZN will broadcast a major slate of combat sports this Saturday, featuring the UFC Fight Night from Abu Dhabi, a world title bout in the super middleweight division, and the return of former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The platform continues to position itself as a primary destination for global MMA and professional boxing, holding exclusive rights to major organizations including the UFC and PFL.
UFC Fight Night: Islam Dulatov Faces Wellington Turman
The UFC returns to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi this Saturday, featuring a clash between Germany’s Islam Dulatov and Brazil’s Wellington Turman. Dulatov enters the bout looking to build on a successful UFC debut, which he secured via a first-round knockout.
Turman brings significant experience in the promotion, with a skill set heavily rooted in grappling. The event coverage begins at 18:00 CET, with commentary provided by Philipp Haarburger and analysis from Peter Sobotta.
Anthony Joshua’s Return to the Ring
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua headlines the "The Comeback" event in the Jeddah Superdome. Joshua faces Albanian challenger Kristian Prenga in a contest aimed at positioning the Briton for future high-profile bouts in the heavyweight division.
Joshua’s last appearance in the ring resulted in a stoppage victory over Jake Paul in December. His opponent, Prenga, enters the fight with a record defined by high finishing rates, having secured 20 of his 21 professional victories by knockout. The broadcast for "The Comeback" starts at 15:00 CET, featuring Uli Hebel and expert analyst Andreas Selak. Access to this specific event requires an additional purchase of 19,99€ for existing DAZN subscribers, subject to FSK 18 age verification requirements.
Super Middleweight Title Fight: Zachenhuber vs. Sheeraz
The co-main event features a significant opportunity for German boxer Simon Zachenhuber, who challenges the undefeated Briton Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBO super middleweight world title. Zachenhuber holds a professional record of 29 wins in 30 bouts, with his only loss occurring earlier this year against Pawel August. Sheeraz, who captured the title after defeating Alem Begic at "Glory in Giza," enters the bout as the favorite.
Upcoming MMA Schedule on DAZN
DAZN’s combat sports calendar remains active throughout August with two major UFC events:
- August 1: UFC Fight Night in Belgrade, featuring Aleksandar Rakic.
- August 16: UFC 330, headlined by a welterweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry.
These events are part of DAZN’s broader strategy to consolidate combat sports broadcasting, which includes rights to the PFL, the Rajadamnern World Series, and King of Kings. The platform maintains a significant roster of boxing talent, including Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, and Agit Kabayel, as part of its ongoing international sports programming.
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