BIG News From HDNet Fights Including 2009 Schedule!
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 20, 2008 7:51 PM EST
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The 2009 HDNet Figts schedule will be released in a few days. It will have information on the DREAM contractual situation, K-1 Dynamite, or even the K-1 GPs. I have some pretty good rumors for a big 2009 for MMA.
- K-1 is working on their FW Tourney for 2009 with Kid.
- Sengoku is working on their HW Tourney for 2009.
- Bellator Fighting Championships on ESPND is getting ready for their tourneys in 2009 with some pretty well known names like Eddie Alvarez, Jorge Masdival, War Machine, and rumored Paulo Fihlo, Hector Lombard, and Wilson Reis.
- Strikeforce is set to make the NBC Primetime Debut early in 2009 in a card that features Cung Le and perhaps Gina Carano. Cung Le vs Frank Shamrock II and Gina Carano vs Cyborg could be used as the headliners.
HDNet Fights Extends Deal With FEG for 2009!
DALLAS (November 21, 2008) - HDNet Fights announced that it has extended its existing partnership with FEG USA, Inc. to present the DREAM Mixed Martial Arts events in 2009 and beyond. This announcement makes HDNet the exclusive North American television destination for the DREAM MMA events.
"We're very happy to expand and continue this successful partnership with FEG USA, Inc.," said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. "DREAM is known for having the best MMA tournaments and superfights in the world and clearly has the greatest production and fighter entrances in the sport. This partnership solidifies our commitment to being THE Home of MMA."
"It has been a good year for DREAM," said Mike Kogan of FEG USA, Inc. "We are glad that FEG is able to continue its partnership with HDNet and bring more DREAM action to North American Fans."
Airdates and times for the upcoming DREAM events will be announced at a later date.
HDNet Fights To Televise K-1 As Well!!!
DALLAS (November 21, 2008) - HDNet Fights announced today that it is partnering with FEG USA, Inc. to bring the extremely popular K-1 World Grand Prix and K-1 World MAX tournaments to HDNet. K-1 is an electrifying form of kickboxing that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines. HDNet will be the exclusive home of
K-1 in North America.
"K-1 is one of the most popular and exciting combat sports in the world and we're proud to present it on HDNet," said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. "If you are a fan of DREAM, you are going to love the explosive non-stop, stand-up action of K-1 and K-1 MAX."
"K-1 features the best stand-up fighters in the world and draws enormous crowds everywhere," said Mike Kogan of FEG USA, Inc. "We are very excited to have HDNet bring the 2008 K-1 World Grand Prix Final, 2009 K-1 World Grand Prix and 2009 K-1 World MAX tournaments to North American viewers."
HDNet's coverage kicks off December 6 at 12:00 a.m. PT with LIVE coverage of the biggest show of the year, the 2008 K-1 World Grand Prix Final. The event will be repeated later that evening at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. K-1 stages regional qualifiers throughout the year, which culminate in the K-1 Grand Prix, an annual one-night, 8-man tournament to determine the best stand-up fighter in the world.
The 2008 World Grand Prix Final on HDNet will feature the following tournament match-ups, which will lead to the crowning of the 2008 Grand Prix Champion:
3-time Grand Prix Champion and K-1 Legend Peter Aerts (62-21 w/ 28Kos, Holland) vs K-1 Heavyweight Champion Badr Hari (11-3 w/ 10Kos, Morocco)
Errol Zimmerman (5-0 w 5Kos, Holland), Ewerton Teixeira (5-0 w 5Kos, Brazil)
Gokhan Saki (7-1 w 4Kos, Turkey), Ruslan Karaev (11-6 w 6Kos, Russia)
2-time Grand Prix Champion Remy Bonjasky (33-8 w 15Kos, Holland), and Jerome Le Banner (43-16-2 w 29Kos, France).
(The participating fighters may change due to injuries or their physical condition).
The deal encompasses six events from the 2009 K-1 tournament and six events from the 2009 K-1 MAX tournament.
For now, enjoy the one and only Dave Herman on InsideMMA this week (MUST SEE Dave Herman with a WIG!!!):
http://hdnetfights.com/insidemma.php
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That will be a slap on the wrist at most.
I doubt he will Martha Stewart anything.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 20, 2008 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Hopefully they announce that they are airing Sengoku in 2009 and that they are planning on airing K-1 Field’s Dynamite. And if they can get K-1, WOW
Yeah, I am not sure where Sengoku stands, in terms of US TV.
They are still trying to get their stuff together to get on TV in Japan.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 20, 2008 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
There was once news that Sengoku was working out a deal with FSN, but I don’t think that ever materialized.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 20, 2008 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
I talked with the director of sports programming for HDNet. He told me they were working on getting some sort of deal to broadcast World Victory World cards. Nothing concrete though
Haven’t heard that one yet, but if it is true, it would be great.
Not sure if that means they would be renewing their DREAM deal then.
Hopefully they are able to renew their DREAM deal and show Sengoku.
I think people would erupt if they announced that.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 21, 2008 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
WHen you say Strikeforce on NBC, do you mean primetime?
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
Did you know that Mark Cuban was indicted for insider trading?
Did you know that affliction is run by a former felon who now threatens woman and children?
Did you know elite xc went out of business?
Did you know Dana White Is the Grim Fucking Reaper?
by mmalogic on Nov 20, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Was run by Beard – forced out. The new guy, I hear, makes t-shirts for a living.
How quaint.
by Derek Suboticki on Nov 20, 2008 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
Affliction was not run by a felon. Well, at least not Affliction entertainment. beard had nothing to do with the MMA promotion. He was only involved in the clothing aspect of Affliction.
All true, but still a pretty sad state of affairs. For a guy “not involved” in Affliction Entertainment, it was his comments about the MMA side of the business that helped to force Randy out. Officially or unofficially, he was part of the process. The good news about MMA blowing up and partnering with mainstream, boss players is that it is forcing out scumbags like Beard as the light of exposure hits the roaches.
by Luke Thomas on Nov 21, 2008 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
Anyways, your post was a bunch of random questions that had nothing to do with the information I provided. Good job though.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 21, 2008 2:48 AM EST up reply actions
Love HDNet, I hope they continue to grow and get in more homes. Lots of mma and girls in bikinis, lol.
I’ll be watching SF tonight, as well as M1 and Bas.
http://eliotmarshall.com/
Absolutely!
Should be a really good show today.
Girls in Bikinis in HD! How could you go wrong?
Make sure you catch Dave Herman wearing his WIG today…on InsideMMA…LOL!
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 21, 2008 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
They do have a deal with Comcast.
Comcast has to get off their lazy a$$ and distribute it to its customers now.
Dish, DirectTV, Fios, Time Warner, and a bunch of others offer it.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 21, 2008 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
I remember hearing something about that, but afterwards not really a peep about it. Ah well, looks like I will be moving soon so I will have to see what kind of options are available then.
You wont regret getting HDNet.
It is a great channel for MMA fans.
by MMASuPreMaCy on Nov 21, 2008 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
BOOYA! Hope You Guys Appreciate My Inside Info!
HDNet Fights to air DREAM events through 2009, partners with K-1
DALLAS (November 21, 2008) – HDNet Fights announced that it has extended its existing partnership with FEG USA, Inc. to present the DREAM Mixed Martial Arts events in 2009 and beyond. This announcement makes HDNet the exclusive North American television destination for the DREAM MMA events.
“We’re very happy to expand and continue this successful partnership with FEG USA, Inc.,” said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. “DREAM is known for having the best MMA tournaments and superfights in the world and clearly has the greatest production and fighter entrances in the sport. This partnership solidifies our commitment to being THE Home of MMA.”
“It has been a good year for DREAM,” said Mike Kogan of FEG USA, Inc. “We are glad that FEG is able to continue its partnership with HDNet and bring more DREAM action to North American Fans.”
Airdates and times for the upcoming DREAM events will be announced at a later date.
HDNet Fights announces with FEG USA for rights to air K-1 events in North America
DALLAS (November 21, 2008) – HDNet Fights announced today that it is partnering with FEG USA, Inc. to bring the extremely popular K-1 World Grand Prix and K-1 World MAX tournaments to HDNet. K-1 is an electrifying form of kickboxing that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines. HDNet will be the exclusive home of
K-1 in North America.
“K-1 is one of the most popular and exciting combat sports in the world and we’re proud to present it on HDNet,” said Andrew Simon, CEO of HDNet Fights. “If you are a fan of DREAM, you are going to love the explosive non-stop, stand-up action of K-1 and K-1 MAX.”
“K-1 features the best stand-up fighters in the world and draws enormous crowds everywhere,” said Mike Kogan of FEG USA, Inc. “We are very excited to have HDNet bring the 2008 K-1 World Grand Prix Final, 2009 K-1 World Grand Prix and 2009 K-1 World MAX tournaments to North American viewers.”
HDNet’s coverage kicks off December 6 at 12:00 a.m. PT with LIVE coverage of the biggest show of the year, the 2008 K-1 World Grand Prix Final. The event will be repeated later that evening at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. K-1 stages regional qualifiers throughout the year, which culminate in the K-1 Grand Prix, an annual one-night, 8-man tournament to determine the best stand-up fighter in the world.
The 2008 World Grand Prix Final on HDNet will feature the following tournament match-ups, which will lead to the crowning of the 2008 Grand Prix Champion:
3-time Grand Prix Champion and K-1 Legend Peter Aerts (62-21 w/ 28Kos, Holland) vs K-1 Heavyweight Champion Badr Hari (11-3 w/ 10Kos, Morocco)
Errol Zimmerman (5-0 w 5Kos, Holland), Ewerton Teixeira (5-0 w 5Kos, Brazil)
Gokhan Saki (7-1 w 4Kos, Turkey), Ruslan Karaev (11-6 w 6Kos, Russia)
2-time Grand Prix Champion Remy Bonjasky (33-8 w 15Kos, Holland), and Jerome Le Banner (43-16-2 w 29Kos, France).
(The participating fighters may change due to injuries or their physical condition).
The deal encompasses six events from the 2009 K-1 tournament and six events from the 2009 K-1 MAX tournament.
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