INTERNATIONAL BRAWLING CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO THE GOLD COAST 15 JULY 2026

The International Brawling Championship is set to return to the Gold Coast, with IBC#04 officially confirmed for Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at SOPO in Southport, Queensland.

Following the momentum of its first three events, IBC#04 is shaping up as another high-impact night of combat sport entertainment, bringing fans a stacked fight card, three title fights and a main event built for serious attention.

Headlining the card will be the Middleweight Title fight between crowd favourite Issac Hardman and rising contender Mikey Vaotuua. With Hardman already established as one of the most recognisable names in Australian combat sport, and Vaotuua stepping up as the latest challenger for the belt, the main event promises intensity, rivalry and genuine title-fight stakes.

IBC has quickly carved out its own place in the combat-sport landscape by delivering a fast, aggressive, and entertainment-led format. Positioned as a hybrid striking sport, IBC combines the raw intensity of fight night with a format designed for live crowds, broadcast audiences and shareable highlight moments. The result is a sporting product that feels immediate, physical and built for modern attention spans.

For fans, IBC#04 offers another chance to experience the energy of a live fight night on the Gold Coast. For brands, it represents a timely opportunity to align with a fast-growing sport that is building cultural momentum, audience interest and commercial value.

SOPO provides a strong home for the next chapter of IBC. Located in the heart of Southport, the venue is known as one of the Gold Coast’s major entertainment destinations, with live entertainment, hospitality, dining, and function spaces that make it well-suited to a premium fight-night experience.

Beyond the action inside the ring, IBC#04 also presents a clear opportunity for commercial partners. Combat sport continues to attract highly engaged audiences, strong social media conversations, and passionate fan communities. For brands looking to connect with a bold, energetic and entertainment-driven audience, IBC offers a platform with genuine cut-through.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for brands interested in partnering with IBC#04 and the broader growth of the International Brawling Championship. Opportunities may include event branding, broadcast and content integration, digital and social media exposure, on-site activation, corporate hospitality and tailored partnership packages designed to align with specific brand objectives.

Media Scrum is working with IBC to support commercial partnership opportunities for the event.

Brands interested in finding out more about sponsorship opportunities for IBC#04 should contact

Media Scrum for more information.

IBC#04Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Venue: SOPO, Southport, Queensland

Main Event: Issac Hardman v Mikey Vaotuua — Middleweight Title Fight

Card: Three title fights, including the Middleweight Title main event