DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- SAWA Rights Management (SRM) has signed a multi-year
distribution agreement with Fight Network—the world's leading
combat sports television channel—and Anthem Sports &
Entertainment Inc.'s flagship fights channel and digital platform.
With this announcement, combat sports fans across the MENA region
will now be able to enjoy an unprecedented selection of content
ranging from IMPACT Wrestling, KSW and Fight Nights Global, to
Combate Americas and World Lethwei Championship, among many
others.
The announcement marks a continuation of SRM's successful
partnership with Fight Network, having previously completed a
distribution agreement to air the popular channel on DU, one of the
leading platforms in Dubai UAE; JAWWY TV, the leading OTT platform
operated by Saudi Telecom; and TOOLi, a brand-new satellite DTH and
OTT platform launching across the MENA territory.
Fight Network is the premier destination for 24/7 combat sports
coverage, boasting more than 300 hours of live fights from top
promoters across the globe. Additionally, Fight Network puts the
spotlight on a slate of critically acclaimed original programming
packed with exclusive content, Fight Network originals, documentary
features and unscripted series, delivering the ultimate viewing
experience that gives fans in-depth access to the industry's top
athletes as they fight, train and live both in and out of the
arena. Highlights include popular offerings Retrospective, Diary,
In 60 and After The Fight, as well as an impressive roster of
classic fights and compilations, and weekly events such as Boxing
World Weekly, Total Combat and IMPACT Wrestling—one of the most
popular professional wrestling promotions in the world.
"We are excited to finally bring Fight Network back to the MENA
region," said Ali Ajouz, SRM CEO.
"The return of the channel will undoubtedly satisfy the most
demanding fans of Combat Sports."
"Combat sports have enjoyed a significant increase in popularity
with viewers around the world, cementing the medium as a true
global phenomenon," said Ariel Shnerer, GM of Fight Network. "We
are proud to have the opportunity to continue building on our
partnership with SRM, and we look forward to providing even more
viewers across the MENA with the exclusive live events, acclaimed
series and original content that only Fight Network can
provide."
About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a globally integrated
multi-platform media company with offices and studios in
Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Toronto, London and Istanbul. Anthem's portfolio
includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle
television channel and digital media company; Fight Network, the
world's premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the
world's leading wrestling organizations specializing in original
programming and live events; Game+, the leader in Esports and
gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and
competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features
theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a
significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top
outdoor channels in the U.S.
About SAWA Rights Management
SAWA Rights Management FZ LLC (SRM) is a Dubai Media City company
and part of the SAWA Group of companies, founded by Group CEO,
Ali Ajouz. SRM is a strategic
service provider to the Middle
East and North Africa
(MENA) Television industry, offering a wide range of services to
broadcasters, Pay-TV Platforms, Hospitality, IPTV/OTT Networks,
Telecom Operators, ISPs and Independent Consultants. SRM represents
a wide range of TV Channels and content from regional and
International licensors including FOX Networks Group (Disney),
Lagardère, France TV, RTL, Channel One Russia, OSN, MBC, Rotana and
many more. All in all SRM represents and licenses over 300 HD, SD
and 4K TV channels making SRM the
single largest supplier of TV Services to platforms in the MENA
region. SRM manages the full relationship between Licensees
(clients) and Licensors (TV Channels, Studios and other rights
owners). SAWA Group of companies include, SAWA Rights Management
http://www.srmtv.com SAWA Media http://www.sawamedia.net and SAWA
Technologies http://www.sawatechnologies.com.
Contact:
Angela Marie
SAWA Rights Management
+971-4-513-6866 x300 angela@sawamedia.net
SOURCE Fight Network