Historic broadcast marks new period for the MMA promotion’s international viewers
BURBANK, Calif. — Combate International is making historical past this weekend because the MMA promotion prepares to stream an occasion with English commentary on YouTube for the primary time.
The promotion’s “Mexico vs. USA” battle card takes place Saturday, April 11, from EstrellaTV Studios in Burbank, California, with the dwell broadcast starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Historically, Combate International has streamed its YouTube broadcasts solely in Spanish, however the promotion is experimenting with a brand new bilingual method because it continues increasing its worldwide fanbase.
The English-language broadcast will function commentary from MMA analyst and social media character Ben Davis, together with analyst Alex Wendling. They are going to be joined cageside by undefeated Combate International welterweight standout Jaden Ortega.
Why Combate International Is Increasing to English Commentary
The transfer so as to add English commentary displays a data-driven technique by the promotion, which has seen a rising variety of younger followers worldwide consuming English-language content material on YouTube.
In response to the promotion, Spanish-speaking audiences beneath 18 are more and more partaking with English-language movies. On the similar time, roughly 75 % of Hispanic folks in america converse English proficiently.
Combate International CEO Campbell McLaren believes the model’s enchantment transcends language.
“At COMBATE GLOBAL, we have now discovered that tradition issues greater than language. We’re the salsa of MMA, and everybody loves salsa!”
Saturday Combat Card Headlined by Vazquez vs Welch
The principle occasion of the bantamweight showdown options Mexico Metropolis’s Gianni Vazquez taking up rising American prospect Alvin Welch.
Vazquez (13-5-1), combating out of Irvine, California, brings a veteran presence and aggressive hanging type into the matchup.
Throughout the cage, Welch (6-1) represents Spokane, Washington, and enters the bout seeking to make a press release towards one of many promotion’s most recognizable Mexican fighters.
The cardboard will function at the very least 4 bouts, persevering with Combate International’s signature Mexico vs. USA rivalry theme that has helped the promotion construct its model throughout North America.
Combate International Strikes to Saturday Evening Occasions in 2026
The April 11 present additionally marks Combate International’s first Saturday occasion of 2026, with the promotion confirming that every one remaining 18 dwell occasions this 12 months will happen on Saturdays.
Followers could have a number of methods to look at the occasion dwell:
Worldwide: YouTube (English commentary)
United States: Samsung TV Plus (English)
United States: EstrellaTV (Spanish)
Mexico: Samsung TV Plus (Spanish)
The promotion at the moment operates each English and Spanish channels on Samsung TV Plus, additional increasing its digital attain.
With the brand new English broadcast experiment, Combate International hopes to seize a wider international viewers whereas sustaining its sturdy connection to Latino battle tradition.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and can be a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s additionally the principle photographer for the 4CornersMafia Automotive Membership.
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