Willemstad, Curaçao, January 21st, 2025,
Chainwire
Cloudbet, a leader in
crypto sports betting and casino games, has announced an exclusive
global partnership with Karate Combat, naming Cloudbet
the “Official Online
Casino and Sportsbook.” This collaboration will
see Cloudbet integrate its betting platform into Karate Combat’s
digital ecosystem for all 2025 events, starting with the
Lightweight World Championship bout between current Champion,
Shahzaib Rind and former Champion Edgars Skrivers on January 24th
at KC52, live from Miami. All Karate Combat events will be
live-streamed free for users on Cloudbet.com.
“For fans, right away this means they can finally bet
big on Karate Combat fights,” according to a spokesperson
for Cloudbet. “And they can do it using crypto, which just
makes sense given Karate Combat’s commitment to Web
3.”
Working together, Karate Combat and Cloudbet will integrate odds
and bets into the full digital ecosystem of the sport, from live
programming to bespoke betting content. Fans will have access to a
wide range of cryptocurrencies for betting, with Cloudbet
supporting over 40 different digital assets on its platform,
including USDC, BTC, BNB – and HBAR on the Hedera network, where
Karate Combat’s own $KARATE token is built.
Says Rob Bryan, Karate Combat Co-Founder, “At
Karate Combat, we’ve designed our sport to bring crypto and Web3
closer to the fans. And this partnership with Cloudbet, a leader in
the industry for over a decade, goes beyond just betting. Together,
we’re creating innovative ways for the global fanbase to engage
with the sport they love. From the watch-and-bet feature to
stat-tracking for your favorite fighters, this is how combat sports
and entertainment deserve to look.”
Empowering Fans with Crypto-Integrated
Betting
The price of the deal was not disclosed but, according to Karate
Combat’s Chief Commercial Officer, Pete Vesey, the collaboration
will feature premium visibility for Cloudbet at Karate Combat
events, with logo placements on the iconic Pit Wall, live betting
odds integrated into broadcasts, branded fighter standings, and
exclusive pre-show analysis. Cloudbet
VIPs attending events will get access to exclusive,
branded seating and hospitality, along with ongoing, bespoke
promotions powered by $KARATE tokens. Bettors will also be able to
watch the fights live alongside the odds on Cloudbet.
Says Pete Vesey, Karate Combat Chief Commercial
Officer, “And it’s just the start of how we plan to leverage our
partnership to transform combat sports entertainment for the
community. We’re excited to work with Cloudbet to create new
touchpoints that deepen that connection between our fans and action
in the Pit. Watch this space.”
The Future of Combat Sports with Crypto
With an expanding global fanbase, Karate Combat has tied combat
sports to crypto. Coming soon, Cloudbet will be launching the
integration of the $KARATE token betting and real-time odds which
will set a new standard for fan engagement, solidifying both brands
as leaders in the intersection of sports, technology, and
crypto.
Cloudbet’s partnership lends additional support to Karate
Combat’s mission to become “Web3’s first sport,” blending the power
of cryptocurrency with the intense action of combat sports to
create an engaging, cutting-edge experience for fans around the
world.
For more information, users can visit Cloudbet.com and KarateCombat.com.
About Karate Combat
Karate Combat is the world’s premier full-contact
striking league. Karate Combat live events blend the excitement of
full-contact bouts with immersive CGI environments powered by the
Unreal Engine.
Also known as “Crypto’s First Sports League”, the $KARATE token
is the official digital currency in the Karate Combat universe and
it gives fans the power to vote on upcoming fights, take part in
prize pools, and join exclusive events all via Karate Combat's
Mobile and Web App.
The league roster is composed of the best strikers in the world
across all disciplines, Karate, MMA, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing,
and many others. Professional fighters and Olympic Medalists from
around the world are just some of the multi-discipline athletes
invited to compete in pursuit of the Karate Combat Championship
belt.
The league is broadcast to over 120 countries worldwide and
concurrently streamed without a paywall on karate.com, YouTube, and
other major streaming services.
Karate Combat is owned by the Sensei Foundation, a Cayman
Islands Foundation Company, and is a subsidiary of Sensei
Foundation BVI, a trust established in the British Virgin
Islands.
Users can tune into Karate.com on Friday, January 24th to watch
KC52 live from Miami, FL.
About Cloudbet
Founded in 2013, Cloudbet is the world’s
longest-running crypto casino and sportsbook. Over the past decade,
players worldwide have placed millions of bets using over 40
different cryptocurrencies. In 2024, Cloudbet aims to introduce the
most generous welcome offer and loyalty program online, featuring
stacked rewards and guaranteed daily cash drops for frequent
bettors.
With a wide selection of slots, live casino games, and sports
markets—ranging from esports to Premier League and NFL player
props—Cloudbet is the leader in secure crypto betting.
Users can visit Cloudbet.com;
Instagram (@cloudbetofficial);
Twitter/X (@Cloudbet).
Media Contact
Cloudbet: irene@media.cloudbet.com | media.cloudbet.com
Karate Combat: press@karate.com
Contact
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