BoxingBay and APFC India to stream on UFC App, marking first global broadcast of Indian combat sports
Indian combat sports reach a global audience as BoxingBay, co-promoted by Rana Daggubati, and APFC India, led by Anthony Pettis, become the first Indian boxing and MMA events to stream worldwide on the UFC App, elevating talent on the international stage.
Hyderabad: BoxingBay, co-promoted by Indian actor and entrepreneur Rana Daggubati, and Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship (APFC) India, led by former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis, will become the first Indian combat sports events to stream worldwide on the UFC App — the official app of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and home to UFC FIGHT PASS, the exclusive streaming service of the UFC and premier destination for combat sports fans. This milestone opens a new chapter for the sport’s presence globally.
The inaugural events set to stream are APFC India 1 on December 5 and BoxingBay 4 on December 21, with Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Vizag as the primary host cities. This marks a significant step forward for Indian combat sports, elevating their presence on the global stage.
The BoxingBay and APFC India lineup joins a roster of 200+ marquee events streamed on the UFC App each year from 38 global combat sports organizations, watched by millions of fans and households worldwide. This partnership creates new opportunities for Indian boxers and MMA fighters to showcase their talent on a global stage.
“BoxingBay is redefining how the world experiences Indian combat boxing, making it more accessible, exciting, and globally engaging. Having our boxing matches stream globally on the UFC App is a significant step toward putting Indian boxing on the world map and opening doors for fighters and fans alike. This is just the beginning of a broader movement to grow the sport at every level,” Rana Daggubati, Actor, Entrepreneur, and Co-promoter of BoxingBay.
“I am thrilled to bring APFC to India for the very first time. This is a milestone in our journey to expand globally while staying true to our mission of creating opportunities for fighters worldwide. Through UFC Fight Pass, we are proud to showcase India’s incredible talent on an international stage and connect fans everywhere with the future of mixed martial arts,” Anthony Pettis, Former UFC Lightweight Champion and Founder of APFC India.
*Hunter Campbell, Chief Business Officer at UFC*, said, “India is one of the fastest growing fan bases for MMA. These Fight Pass events will help build up and coming stars in this market and continue to take this sport to the next level.”
With events now set to stream on the UFC App which has 10,000,000+ downloads currently, Indian boxing and MMA are entering a new chapter. This move creates a clear pathway for fighters to reach global platforms, offers fans premium fight nights broadcast live worldwide, fuels grassroots growth, and elevates India’s presence on the international stage.
About BoxingBay: Co-promoted by Indian actor and entrepreneur Rana Daggubati, BoxingBay is part of the Indian Boxing Council and Indian Pro Boxing League ecosystem. It blends boxing with pop culture by hosting world-class events in unconventional venues such as breweries, studios, and stadiums, reshaping how professional boxing is experienced in India.
