Combate World, who persistently promote themselves as the highest Latin American MMA promotion, are because of have some tough occasions forward. CEO Cambell McClaren is fast to boast concerning Combate’s Nielsen scores on account of their broadcast cope with Univision, and the standing of their fighters as prime earners within the sport. Because the reveals have slowly dwindled, the playing cards have shrunk as nicely. July twenty seventh was the date of the final present hosted by the promotion, and the cardboard featured a measly three bouts. Whereas Combate has offered a strong platform for Latin American fighters since 2021, the top could also be coming quickly.
In keeping with sources at LowKickMMA near Univision, the printed deal between Combate World and the media firm has not been renewed, which leaves a cope with FUSE TV as the ultimate distribution deal for the promotion. That is important for a number of causes. Univision is the biggest Spanish-speaking tv distributor in america and has had a large affect on the success of Combate World.
They not solely give them a major slot for scores, which is often late at night time after CONCACAF and UEFA soccer, however Univision gives their studios in Florida as a location for Combate to host occasions. Since rebranding in 2021 from Combate Americas to Combate World, Each single one of many occasions has been held at Univision or a associated studio in Florida.
If Combate hopes to proceed as a promotion, they should not solely discover a new viable technique to stream their fights however additionally they should discover a new everlasting location, or hit the highway which they don’t appear able to doing in the mean time. Combate at the moment has no-shows scheduled, and no additional updates concerning the way forward for the group, though Cambell McClaren has remained energetic on social media.
What Does This Imply For Combate World Fighters?
Lots of the notable fighters from Combate World have already moved on from the promotion as there was radio silence for lots of the athletes. Essentially the most important exit is former Combate World champion Roberto Romero, as he took on David Onama on quick discover at UFC 309. Whereas it’s no shock {that a} fighter took the exit to the biggest promotion, many others have additionally left for comparable measurement or smaller promotions.
Ana Palacios, Leonardo Morales, Cristobal Renteria, Alejandra Lara, Jade Jorand, amongst many others have already fought a number of fights for different promotions this 12 months. Whereas little is public data concerning Combate World contracts, it’s laborious to say if fighters are being launched or just selecting to not honor the contract of a doubtlessly lifeless promotion. Organizations similar to Legacy Combating Alliance, Invicta FC, Lux Combat League, and Budo Sento Championship have already develop into properties for a lot of of those fighters, and until Combate pronounces any new strikes quickly, this development is more likely to proceed.
With the panorama of Combined Martial Arts consistently shifting, it is not uncommon to see promotions come and go. Many organizations began robust similar to XMMA, Elite XC, WEC, and lots of others, but it is a troublesome enterprise to remain in. Combate has definitely left their mark on the game within the 2020’s, however an absence of recent fighters being signed and no signal of a media deal in sight, this promotion may be a reminiscence for a lot of concerned with the game.
It is a growing story, and this text could also be up to date.
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