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July 25, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BLACKBELT TV SIGNS DEAL WITH M-1 GLOBAL: INTERNATIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SUPERSTAR LEAGUE
Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski, Aleksander Emelianenko, Gegard Mousasi, Alistair Overeem – sports top names
Blackbelt TV, the world’s martial arts television network announces deal with
M-1 Global to air and promote one of mix martial arts most respected entities and driving forces behind the recognition and legitimacy of MMA.
Founded in 1998, M-1 Global (www.M-1Global.com) has established itself in the realm of mixed martial arts (MMA) as the premiere entity for discovering and developing the world’s next-generation of superstar fighters. With offices in St. Petersburg, Amsterdam, New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles and affiliates in Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Tokyo and Paris, the M-1 brand has staged over 70 events worldwide including the M-1 Selection and M-1 Challenge events and its co-produced Strikeforce events in the United States. Captivating the live, television and broadband audiences with its superior production values and match-ups, M-1 events boast some of the sport’s top names including Fedor Emelianenko, Andrei Arlovski and Aleksander Emelianenko.
M-1 Global’s greatest asset is the number one heavyweight fighter in mixed martial arts history, Fedor Emelianenko. With daily coverage on all MMA-related websites in the world, and articles in Time Magazine, LA times and New York times, Fedor and M-1 Global make a lifetime match serving as the catalyst to grow MMA in the 21st century.
“M-1 is excited about working with our friends at Blackbelt TV. As Europe’s leading mixed martial arts promotion, the joint project will deliver more action-packed MMA excitement to the fans. It’s a win-win outcome.” — Evgeni Kogan – Director of Operations: M-1 Global.
M-1 Global is part of Blackbelt TV’s new prime time schedule that features MMA Mondays – where viewers can watch the best mixed martial arts from around the world every Monday night.
“Blackbelt TV is very excited to add one of the best flagship brands in the world of mix martial arts to our network. With top ranked fighters from Russia, the Netherlands, Brazil the U.S., Canada etc… M-1 Global truly represents our commitment to air ONLY the BEST martial arts in the world.” – Larry Kasanoff , CEO / Founder Blackbelt TV.
M-1 Global premieres on Blackbelt TV every Monday starting in August at 9pm EST/6pm PST. You can view a sneak peak of M1 Global at www.blackbelt.com or visit M-1 Global’s website at www.m-1global.com.
Blackbelt TV is the world’s martial arts television network, showing great martial arts fights, movies and original programming, 24/7. The network is hosted by gorgeous girls called, Fight Jocks. Our motto: Kicks!* Flicks! *& Chicks!
For more information contact:
Blackbelt TV – Eve Whitaker: ewhitaker@blackbelt.com
M-1 Global – Eric Nicholl: ericnicholl.m1@gmail.com