SHINE FIGHT ENTERS BROADCAST AGREEMENT WITH CANADA BASED CABLE STATION
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) announces
the signing of a broadcast agreement for Shine Fight Promotions
content in Canada. Starting with Shine 1: Genesis and then followed
by Shine 2: American Top Team vs. The World, the groundbreaking
fight cards held by Shine are sure to make history in Canadian MMA
TV programming.
Although the actual Shine 2 fight occurs live from the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami on Friday, September 4th 2009, The Fight Network will air the event via tape delay on Saturday, September 12th 2009.
“As a ‘fighter’s first’ organization we are closing numerous television deals to increase the exposure of our fighter’s performances. Looking not only in the States but also across the globe for broadcast deals we strive to bring world-class fights to the world consistently,” said Shine Fights CEO, Devin Price. “We have more exciting details about this new agreement with The Fight Network and more surprises in store for our fighters and fans.”
The Fight Network is based in Toronto, Ontario and attracts those who seek edgy, authentic, high intensity, extreme interaction, independence and energy, who feel the testosterone and thrill of 1:1 combat. Currently The Fight Network is in 990,000 homes in Canada.
The Fight Network is the world’s only sports broadcast network dedicated to the full spectrum of combat sports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week − they are: All Fights All the Time!
Headlined by five-time UFC veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Roan “Jucao” Carneiro versus UFC and Pride veteran Jorge “Macaco” Patino, this fight is the definition of beef. With a pre-existing rivalry already in the air this bout will be a war for bragging rights in Brazil spilled into the bosom of Miami.
With the remaining bouts including: Ryan Healy, Luiz Firmino, Falvio Alravo, Jean Silva, Carlo Prater, Milton Veria, Junior Assuncao, Jadson Costa, Micah Miller, Vennesa Porto, Ingene Gomez, and Hertbert Goodman, this will be one this the most stacked cards of world-class athletes to ever hit Miami.
American Top Team is one of the largest and most active Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”) teams in the world. The team has over 1,000 members, more than fifty of whom compete professionally in MMA, Western Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Wrestling, and Muay Thai events all over the world. American Top Team has rapidly developed a reputation of success and has consistently produced many MMA and BJJ champions on an individual and team basis. Named the best place to train in MMA in the state of Florida and recognized as a champion making team by UFC President Dana White, American Top Team is the premier source for quality MMA athletes in Florida. By placing the majority of the card with American Top Team fighters, this card truly pays homage to Floridians filled with hometown pride.
Roan “Jucao” Carneiro was one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s rising stars when he entered the promotion in April 2007 against Rich Clementi at UFC Fight Night 9. That bout resulted in a hard fought unanimous decision victory that showcased his hardnosed style. A loss to Jon Fitch two months later was then redeemed by a win over B.J. Penn protégé, Tony DeSousa and then back-to back losses to Kevin Burns and Ryo Chonan. The last loss sent Carneiro out of the UFC and his first return to the cage is now within Shine Fight Promotions. Having battled some of the best fighters in the world, Carneiro is ready to get back on the road to redemption.
Jorge “Macaco” Patino defines the word MMA veteran battling professionally since 1995. From the inception of MMA, Patino has been in the mix battling within the vale tudo (anything goes) circuit in Brazil. From the outset, Patino began his career with nine straight wins with six of the nine captured in the first round. Making his debut outside of Brazil in the UFC, Patino fought Pat Miletich for the Lightweight Championship at UFC 18. What ensued was a whirlwind tour that took Patino to Japan and all over the continental U.S. where he maintained his reputation as an elite fighter.
About The Fight Network
The Fight Network is the leading provider of combat sports content, featuring mixed martial arts (mma), the fastest growing sports category in the world, as well as boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and other sports. Fight Network content is delivered to our consumers on multiple media platforms including; cable and satellite television, terrestrial and satellite radio, the Internet, mobile and more. Our branded delivery channels include major Internet portals yahoo.com, foxsports.com, & msn.com, on mobile through all major carriers in Canada as well as Sprint & Verizon in the United States. On Radio we are available terrestrially across Canada and through North America on Sirius Satellite Radio.
On television, The Fight Network can be seen on all the major carriers in Canada (including; Rogers, Shaw, Cogeco, Videotron, Persona, Mountain, plus Star Choice and BellExpressvu).
About Shine 2: American Top Team vs. The World
As the second event for Shine Fight Promotions, Shine 2 matches up fighters from the best MMA gym in state of Florida against true world-class competition. Shine Fight Promotions matchmakers, Ron Foster and Dorian Price, both fighters themselves, are committed to scouring the globe to pit only the best fighters against one another. The second Shine offering is filled with fighters from the best training camps and MMA gyms from across the world to battle the elite fighters from the American Top Team including: Gold Team Fighters (Sao Paulo), Matt Hughes’ H.I.T. Squad (Granite City IL), Team Quest (Portland, OR / Temecula, CA), Team Nogueira (Miami FL) Chute Boxe (Rio De Janeiro), Ascension MMA (Atlanta, GA) and ThugJuitsu.
About Shine Fight Promotions, LLC
Shine Fight Promotions, LLC is a U.S. based enterprise that seeks to raise the awareness of the art, discipline, respect, passion, and talent that is mixed martial arts (MMA) to the global marketplace. Founded by MMA Fighter/Thai Boxer, Dorian Price along with his brother, Devin Price, Shine is committed to the growth and development of MMA creating a positive experience for both fighters and fans. Shine works diligently to put on fights that fighter’s want and that fans want to watch by arranging the most competitive and interesting matches. Shine Fight Promotions seeks to grow through innovation, high production values, dramatic and engaging fights, and the promotion of authentic MMA.
Although the actual Shine 2 fight occurs live from the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami on Friday, September 4th 2009, The Fight Network will air the event via tape delay on Saturday, September 12th 2009.
“As a ‘fighter’s first’ organization we are closing numerous television deals to increase the exposure of our fighter’s performances. Looking not only in the States but also across the globe for broadcast deals we strive to bring world-class fights to the world consistently,” said Shine Fights CEO, Devin Price. “We have more exciting details about this new agreement with The Fight Network and more surprises in store for our fighters and fans.”
The Fight Network is based in Toronto, Ontario and attracts those who seek edgy, authentic, high intensity, extreme interaction, independence and energy, who feel the testosterone and thrill of 1:1 combat. Currently The Fight Network is in 990,000 homes in Canada.
The Fight Network is the world’s only sports broadcast network dedicated to the full spectrum of combat sports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week − they are: All Fights All the Time!
Headlined by five-time UFC veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Roan “Jucao” Carneiro versus UFC and Pride veteran Jorge “Macaco” Patino, this fight is the definition of beef. With a pre-existing rivalry already in the air this bout will be a war for bragging rights in Brazil spilled into the bosom of Miami.
With the remaining bouts including: Ryan Healy, Luiz Firmino, Falvio Alravo, Jean Silva, Carlo Prater, Milton Veria, Junior Assuncao, Jadson Costa, Micah Miller, Vennesa Porto, Ingene Gomez, and Hertbert Goodman, this will be one this the most stacked cards of world-class athletes to ever hit Miami.
American Top Team is one of the largest and most active Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”) teams in the world. The team has over 1,000 members, more than fifty of whom compete professionally in MMA, Western Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Wrestling, and Muay Thai events all over the world. American Top Team has rapidly developed a reputation of success and has consistently produced many MMA and BJJ champions on an individual and team basis. Named the best place to train in MMA in the state of Florida and recognized as a champion making team by UFC President Dana White, American Top Team is the premier source for quality MMA athletes in Florida. By placing the majority of the card with American Top Team fighters, this card truly pays homage to Floridians filled with hometown pride.
Roan “Jucao” Carneiro was one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s rising stars when he entered the promotion in April 2007 against Rich Clementi at UFC Fight Night 9. That bout resulted in a hard fought unanimous decision victory that showcased his hardnosed style. A loss to Jon Fitch two months later was then redeemed by a win over B.J. Penn protégé, Tony DeSousa and then back-to back losses to Kevin Burns and Ryo Chonan. The last loss sent Carneiro out of the UFC and his first return to the cage is now within Shine Fight Promotions. Having battled some of the best fighters in the world, Carneiro is ready to get back on the road to redemption.
Jorge “Macaco” Patino defines the word MMA veteran battling professionally since 1995. From the inception of MMA, Patino has been in the mix battling within the vale tudo (anything goes) circuit in Brazil. From the outset, Patino began his career with nine straight wins with six of the nine captured in the first round. Making his debut outside of Brazil in the UFC, Patino fought Pat Miletich for the Lightweight Championship at UFC 18. What ensued was a whirlwind tour that took Patino to Japan and all over the continental U.S. where he maintained his reputation as an elite fighter.
About The Fight Network
The Fight Network is the leading provider of combat sports content, featuring mixed martial arts (mma), the fastest growing sports category in the world, as well as boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and other sports. Fight Network content is delivered to our consumers on multiple media platforms including; cable and satellite television, terrestrial and satellite radio, the Internet, mobile and more. Our branded delivery channels include major Internet portals yahoo.com, foxsports.com, & msn.com, on mobile through all major carriers in Canada as well as Sprint & Verizon in the United States. On Radio we are available terrestrially across Canada and through North America on Sirius Satellite Radio.
On television, The Fight Network can be seen on all the major carriers in Canada (including; Rogers, Shaw, Cogeco, Videotron, Persona, Mountain, plus Star Choice and BellExpressvu).
About Shine 2: American Top Team vs. The World
As the second event for Shine Fight Promotions, Shine 2 matches up fighters from the best MMA gym in state of Florida against true world-class competition. Shine Fight Promotions matchmakers, Ron Foster and Dorian Price, both fighters themselves, are committed to scouring the globe to pit only the best fighters against one another. The second Shine offering is filled with fighters from the best training camps and MMA gyms from across the world to battle the elite fighters from the American Top Team including: Gold Team Fighters (Sao Paulo), Matt Hughes’ H.I.T. Squad (Granite City IL), Team Quest (Portland, OR / Temecula, CA), Team Nogueira (Miami FL) Chute Boxe (Rio De Janeiro), Ascension MMA (Atlanta, GA) and ThugJuitsu.
About Shine Fight Promotions, LLC
Shine Fight Promotions, LLC is a U.S. based enterprise that seeks to raise the awareness of the art, discipline, respect, passion, and talent that is mixed martial arts (MMA) to the global marketplace. Founded by MMA Fighter/Thai Boxer, Dorian Price along with his brother, Devin Price, Shine is committed to the growth and development of MMA creating a positive experience for both fighters and fans. Shine works diligently to put on fights that fighter’s want and that fans want to watch by arranging the most competitive and interesting matches. Shine Fight Promotions seeks to grow through innovation, high production values, dramatic and engaging fights, and the promotion of authentic MMA.
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