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Joel Bauman, known online as @_kingbau, is a professional MMA athlete based in Albuquerque and training out of JacksonWink MMA. He brings sponsor value through a high-energy fight-sport audience, strong personal branding, and consistent lifestyle content around training, recovery, music, videography, and creator-led promotion.
Upcoming Bellator Fighter* Video Personality* Professional / Inernational Speaker* Esoteric Guru / Lifecoach / Hypnotherapist* Music Producer / Audio Engineer / Artist* All-American Wrestler* Fila Junior Greco Roman World Team Member* International Integrative Health Coach*
JacksonWink MMA
University Of Minnesota
United States
Operation Underground Railroad, Sickle Cell Project, Brain And Body Foundation
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1 post & 1 story with the Joel Bauman promoting your product.
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Brands can sponsor Joel Bauman on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Joel Bauman's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.
Joel Bauman is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.
According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Joel Bauman starts at $120 for a social media post, $6,000 for a appearance and $3,600 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.
According to OpenSponsorship, Joel Bauman's audience includes 57K+ Instagram followers, interests including Home Life, Kids, Pets, Fitness & Performance, Music, and more, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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October 28, 2026