African Knockout (AKO), Africa\u2019s premier mixed martial arts promotion founded by Nigeria\u2019s own UFC world champion, Kamaru Usman, has secured a strategic broadcast partnership with leading sports network, SuperSport, to boost the sport\u2019s visibility and growth across the continent.
The deal positions SuperSport as the exclusive linear broadcaster of AKO events across Sub-Saharan Africa, promising fans a richer viewing experience with live fight nights, compelling features, and episodic storytelling centred on the promotion\u2019s elite fighters from over 21 African countries.
In a statement made available to PUNCH Sports Extra on Saturday, Usman said, \u201cThis partnership isn\u2019t just about building a platform, it\u2019s about unlocking the full potential of African MMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We want to inspire a new generation of champions and create a homegrown ecosystem that can rival the best in the world. SuperSport\u2019s reach and connection with African audiences make them the perfect partner for our vision.\u201d
SuperSport CEO, Rendani Ramovha, hailed the deal, saying it aligns with the network\u2019s mission to deliver world-class sports content and empower African talent.
AKO Partnerships Director, Jeremy Bean, described the agreement as \u201ca defining moment for Pan-African MMA,\u201d adding that SuperSport\u2019s backing will help scale the sport commercially and globally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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