[London. 15 June 2023] HEXAGONE 9: AOUNALLAH VS GNAZE is to broadcast live from Reims Arena in France this Saturday 17 June.
MMA fans from around the world can tune into a compelling night of international and homegrown mixed martial arts action on the following platforms:
- BT Sport (UK & Ireland)
- RMC (France)
- DAZN (in 150+ countries, including USA & Canada)
Check broadcaster viewing schedules for times and details of broadcast.
ABOUT THE FIGHTS
A world heavyweight championship bout between Prince Aounallah (France) and Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze (Ivory Coast) tops the bill. Other world-class French talent include Mehdi Ben Lakhder, fighting Kevin Pastran (Venezuela), and Anthony Dizy, against Roger Garcia (Peru). The women’s match of the night pitches Eva Dourthe (France) against Andressa Romero (Brazil), while British fans will be watching on as Aspire Academy’s Tim Barnett (UK) returns to the cage to fight Abou Tounkara (France). In usual form, HEXAGONE MMA offers an exciting blend of France vs The World clashes alongside provincial match-ups, showcasing regional rising stars.
HEXAGONE MMA Co-President, Jerome Pourrot, said: “We’re excited to be back showing the MMA world once again what France has to offer. This compelling line-up of top tier talent ready to put it all on the line cannot fail to deliver for the fans this Saturday. Make sure to tune in!”
LATE CHANGES TO THE CARD
In late changes to the card; the men’s welterweight bout between Sofiane Aïssaoui and Cristiano Estela Rios is no longer taking place, while Jason Polydor (France) steps into replace Mohamed-Amine Rico Abassi against Nicolae Bivol in the opening men’s lightweight match.
HEXAGONE MMA 9: UPDATED FIGHT CARD
World Heavyweight CHAMPIONSHIP - Men’s -120.2 kg / 265 lbs
Prince Aounallah (France, 16 - 11) VS Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze (Ivory Coast, 6 - 2)
Lightweight Bout – Men’s -70.3 kg/ 155lbs
Anthony Dizy (14-4, France) VS Roger Garcia (8-4, Peru)
Catchweight Bout - Men's -73kg
Mehdi Ben Lakhdhar (6-0-1, Paris, France) VS Kevin Pastran (7-1, Venezuela)
Lightweight Bout – Men’s -70.3 kg / 155 lbs
Abu Tounkara (8-4, France) VS Tim Barnett (7-4-1, England)
Strawweight Bout – Women’s -52.1 kg / 166 lbs
Eva Dourthe (6-5, France) VS Andressa Romero (6-2-1, Brazil)
Middleweight Bout – Men’s -83.9kg / 185lbs
Matthieu Letho Duclos (France, 4-2) VS Geison Santana Moreno (Spain, 3-1)
Catchweight Bout - Men's -88kg
Martin Horsky (Czech Republic, 3-5) VS Chresus Mokima (6-9)
Middleweight Bout – Men’s -83.9 kg / 185 lbs
Alexis Fontes (4-2, France) VS Kevin Del (4-6-1, France)
Flyweight Bout – Men’s -56.7 kg / 125lbs
Boualem Sahraoui (2-2, France) VS Maximilien Vallot (4-3, France)
Lightweight Bout – Men’s -70.3 kg /155 lbs
Jason Polydor (0-2, France) VS Nicolae Bivol (0-0, France)
UPCOMING HEXAGONE MMA DATES:
- June 17, 2023: HEXAGONE MMA 9 at the Reims Arena
- July 28, 2023: HEXAGONE MMA 10 at the ancient theater of Orange
- August 4, 2023: HEXAGONE MMA 8 at Beziers Arena (*rescheduled event)
- September 7, 2023: HEXAGONE MMA X BRAVE CF at H Arena, Nantes
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