Multi-year deal makes HDNet the exclusive home of DREAM in North America for 2009 and beyond DALLAS, Nov. 20
DALLAS, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
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"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.
About HDNet Fights
HDNet Fights (http://www.hdnetfights.com) is one of the leading Mixed
Martial Arts (MMA) organizations in the country. Founded by Mark Cuban, HDNet
Fights promotes, produces and airs over twenty-four live MMA events annually
for broadcast on HDNet. HDNet Fights is unique as a unifying force in the MMA
industry partnering with leading promoters, including Affliction, DREAM,
StrikeForce(TM), M1, K-1, K-1 Max, MFC, Adrenaline and others to offer the
quality match-ups and productions that MMA fans demand.
Founded in 2007, HDNet Fights is led by CEO Andrew Simon while company
operations are handled by Dallas MMA legend and former UFC champion, Guy
Mezger.
HDNet (http://www.hd.net) is the home for HDNet Fights and is the leader
in offering live MMA broadcasts and the leading news and information show for
MMA fans, "Inside MMA."
In addition, HDNet provides viewers with the best in original news,
sports, music and entertainment programming. From the Emmy Award winning "Dan
Rather Reports," to championship sports coverage from NASCAR and Major League
Soccer to "Guys Night In" every Thursday and the HDNet Concert Series every
Sunday, HDNet offers great programming with the world's best picture quality.
Launched in 2001 by Mark Cuban and General Manager and COO Philip Garvin,
the HDNet networks are available on AT&T, Bright House Networks, Charter
Communications, Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Time Warner
Cable, Verizon and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliate companies. For more
information visit http://www.hd.net.
SOURCE HDNet
