Jon Jones’ UFC 285 opponent Ciryl Gane joins board of MMA NFT game MetaFight
MetaFight, the web3 game that allows players to manage a gym and train MMA fighters, has announced that UFC heavyweight number one contender Ciryl Gane has joined its board ahead of his landmark bout with Jon Jones at UFC 285 for the vacant heavyweight title.
MetaFight NFT card game
The game has different cards including training cards, trainer cards, fighter cards and bonus cards that players can customize according to their preferences such as grappling, wrestling or striking. The game will be available on both mobile and desktop devices.
MetaFight runs on Immutable X layer-2, which offers improved transaction speed, lower fees and better security. Players can earn rewards by participating in matches and leagues, with rewards ranging from NFTs to cryptocurrency or points. The game also allows players to trade cards with other players and bid on high value cards in market auctions.
Furthermore, data for each fighter is sourced from real-world MMA data providers, meaning real-world results affect the NFT cards.
Helping young athletes
Gane explained that he joined the MetaFight board as he has “always kept a close eye on the new technologies related to sports.” He further stated that he believes MetaFight’s “remuneration model will help young athletes go further in their sport.”
The NFT cards will be used to unlock rewards from various gyms, organizations and fighters as a form of fan membership. According to the white paper, “some leagues may have special rewards during a limited time: merchandising, sponsorship products,[and] invite to events.” Therefore, similar to how musicians use NFTs to help grow their fan base, MMA athletes and organizations now have a way to build a decentralized following that is not tied to any centralized platform.
Regarding Gane joining the board, MetaFight CEO Julia Mahé-Emsallem commented that Gane will “let us be the closest to understanding the challenges of great champions and help us make the game as realistic as possible.”
The alpha release of MetaFight is now available via dApp.
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