UFC® AND HPNOTIQ ANNOUNCE MULTIYEAR MARKETING PARTNERSHIP

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UFC (TKO) has announced a multiyear marketing partnership with Hpnotiq, making the blue liqueur brand an Official Partner of UFC. The partnership will feature Hpnotiq's brand placement inside the Octagon at all UFC Fight Nights in the United States, reaching over 700 million fans in 170 countries and approximately 950 million households.

The collaboration includes digital content distribution through UFC's channels, reaching over 300 million users worldwide, and will feature a custom social series called 'Iconiq Moments'. The partnership will debut at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo in Des Moines on May 3, 2025.

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• Expanded brand visibility through UFC's massive global reach of 700M+ fans
• Access to UFC's substantial digital audience of 300M+ users for content distribution
• Strategic placement in all US Fight Night events, enhancing brand exposure

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LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UFC^®, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hpnotiq, the iconic blue liqueur loved for its nostalgic 2000s appeal and its rising popularity among millennials and Gen Z, today announced a new multiyear marketing partnership that will showcase Hpnotiq within a selection of UFC's biggest events.

Under the new agreement, Hpnotiq will become an Official Partner of UFC and will strategically activate its brand within a selection of UFC events in the United States, including all Fight Nights, leveraging UFC's popular promotional assets that surround each event.

"Hpnotiq is a bold, heritage brand with fresh energy — perfectly aligned with UFC's role at the center of sport and culture," said Robby Miller, Vice President, UFC Global Partnerships. "Together, we'll create moments that move beyond the Octagon and into the fabric of fan experience, lifestyle, and celebration."

"Hpnotiq has always been about bold flavor, unforgettable moments, and bringing people together—and there's no better stage for that than the UFC," said Noah Winterer, Vice President and Director of Clear Spirits at Heaven Hill Brands which owns Hpnotiq. "This partnership is more than just visibility—it's about creating epic experiences for a new generation of fans. From the Octagon to the afterparty, Hpnotiq is here to celebrate every Iconiq moment."

Branded Entitlements and Activations

As an Official Partner of UFC, Hpnotiq will receive prominent brand placement inside the world-famous Octagon® at all UFC Fight Nights in the United States, providing Hpnotiq with meaningful visibility before more than 700 million fans in 170 countries, as well as an estimated 950 million households that receive UFC's broadcasts. 

Beyond the Octagon, UFC and Hpnotiq will collaborate to creatively engage with fans through original content that will be distributed via UFC's popular digital and social channels that reach more than 300 million users worldwide, including a custom social series entitled 'Iconiq Moments' in which UFC athletes review some of the most seminal highlights and moments from their careers.

Hpnotiq will first activate the partnership at UFC^® FIGHT NIGHT: SANDHAGEN vs. FIGUEIREDO, UFC's first-ever event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, May 3. The event will be headlined by a pivotal bantamweight bout that will see No. 4 ranked contender Cory Sandhagen collide with No. 5 Deiveson Figueiredo. The co-main event will see No. 13 ranked middleweight contender Reinier De Ridder square off with undefeated Bo Nickal.

About UFC^®
UFC^® is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS^®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About Hpnotiq
Hpnotiq (www.hpnotiq.com) is a refreshing blend of natural exotic fruit juices, premium vodka, and a touch of cognac. This perfect fusion, along with its aqua blue color and incredible mixability, made Hpnotiq one of the fastest growing products in the history of the distilled spirits industry. Today the brand is a staple in retail stores, bars, and restaurants across the country. Marketed and Distributed by Heaven Hill Brands, Hpnotiq is an integral part of a family of spirits that have stood for quality since 1935.

Press Contacts:

UFC
Stephanie Santos
ssantos@ufc.com

Heaven Hill Brands
Kaitlynn West
kwest@heavenhill.com

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FAQ

What does the UFC (TKO) partnership with Hpnotiq include in 2025?

The partnership includes brand placement in the Octagon during US Fight Nights, digital content distribution through UFC's channels, and a custom social series called 'Iconiq Moments'.

How many viewers will the UFC-Hpnotiq partnership reach?

The partnership will reach over 700 million fans in 170 countries and approximately 950 million households through UFC's broadcasts.

When does the UFC (TKO) and Hpnotiq partnership start?

The partnership debuts at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo in Des Moines on May 3, 2025.

What is the reach of UFC's digital and social channels for the Hpnotiq partnership?

UFC's digital and social channels reach more than 300 million users worldwide.