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Forgač ahead of the Arena spectacle: 'We have become perhaps the biggest sports platform after football'
Croatia⚽ Sports4 hr. ago

Forgač ahead of the Arena spectacle: 'We have become perhaps the biggest sports platform after football'

The article discusses the upcoming FNC 33 event, which is set to take place on September 12th at the Zagreb Arena. It highlights the growing popularity of the Fight Nation Championship (FNC), noting record ticket sales, an attractive fight card featuring title fights and high-profile matchups, and increased public anticipation. The event is expected to showcase FNC as one of the most significant combat sports platforms in the region, second only to football. Dražen Forgač, co-founder and owner of FNC, emphasizes the team’s efforts in organizing the event, including production quality, marketing, and venue management. He acknowledges the pressure of filling large arenas like Zagreb and Belgrade, and credits partnerships with RTL and the VOYO platform for contributing to FNC’s success. The article also mentions the challenges faced by matchmakers in selecting compelling bouts that both satisfy sports fans and attract crowds.

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Forgač ahead of the Arena spectacle: 'We have become perhaps the biggest sports platform after football'

The article discusses the upcoming FNC 33 event, which is set to take place on September 12th at the Zagreb Arena. It highlights the growing popularity of the Fight Nation Championship (FNC), noting record ticket sales, an attractive fight card featuring title fights and high-profile matchups, and increased public anticipation. The event is expected to showcase FNC as one of the most significant combat sports platforms in the region, second only to football. Dražen Forgač, co-founder and owner of FNC, emphasizes the team’s efforts in organizing the event, including production quality, marketing, and venue management. He acknowledges the pressure of filling large arenas like Zagreb and Belgrade, and credits partnerships with RTL and the VOYO platform for contributing to FNC’s success. The article also mentions the challenges faced by matchmakers in selecting compelling bouts that both satisfy sports fans and attract crowds.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of FNC’s growth and achievements without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It focuses on the sporting aspects, organizational efforts, and industry recognition, using neutral language and citing the perspectives of stakeholders such as Forgač.

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