Spike TV - K1 new home!

H · 08-20-2012, 10:54 PM

SPIKE TV AND K-1, THE WORLD’S PREMIER KICKBOXING PROMOTION, AGREE TO MULTI-PLATFORM PARTNERSHIP FOR 2012 AND 2013

New York, NY, August 20, 2012 – Spike TV and K-1, the world’s premier kickboxing organization, have agreed to a strategic partnership that will begin this fall with live fights streamed on Spike.com beginning Saturday, September 8 at the U.S. World Grand Prix Championships in Los Angeles. There will be a total of four events that will be streamed live in 2012. In 2013, the K-1 events will move from Spike.com to Spike TV to coincide with the network’s extensive coverage of Bellator Fighting Championships.

“We are thrilled to be in business with the world’s preeminent kickboxing organization,” said Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, Sports and Multiplatform Events, Spike TV. “Spike has the most passionate and knowledgeable fans of combat sports and we are confident that they will enjoy the high-action of K-1, which serves as the perfect complement to our Bellator coverage next year.”

“K-1 is excited to join forces with Spike TV, a powerful and highly experienced cable network known nationally for its combat sports programming, presenting our live K-1 events,” said Doug Kaplan, CEO, K-1. “Spike is the perfect television home and stage to introduce our K-1 warriors and the fast-paced, aggressive style of K-1 fighting to fight fans across America.”

Spike.com’s 2012 coverage will include unprecedented access to K-1 events, from live streaming of the weigh-ins the day before the bouts, to locker room interviews, to live coverage of every fight on the card, including all the prelims.

The four K-1 events in 2012 include:

September 8 – Los Angeles – U.S. Grand Prix Championship

October 14 – Tokyo, Japan – World Grand Prix Final

December 8 – Athens, Greece – MAX Final

December 26 – New York – World Grand Prix Final

The addition of K-1 to Spike TV’s lineup next year further establishes the network as the premier television destination for combat sports. Spike TV will debut Bellator Fighting Championships in January 2013 with a weekly live fight card featuring some of the best rising stars in the mixed martial arts world.

K-1 is the largest kickboxing promotion in history. Since 1993, K-1 has presented professional live martial arts events in 38 countries, featuring the best and most accomplished athletes in the sport.

World Grand Prix Champions of K-1 include Alistair Overeem, Mark Hunt, Ernesto Hoost, Peter Aerts, Remy Bonjasky and Semmy Schilt. K-1 returned to the world stage on May 26, 2012 in Madrid, Spain, drawing a packed stadium and hundreds of thousands of views on the K-1 Live Stream.

Spike TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

http://www.spike.com/press/2012/08/2...m-partnership/

wasnt expecting this...

Uru · 08-21-2012, 01:20 AM

Awesome. Glad to see kickboxing will be getting more exposure. ...But I thought K-1 was finished?

H · 08-21-2012, 02:27 AM

they had an event in May. and will have 4 shows to finish out the year and crown a GP champ. they took a hard hit when Glory and Its Showtime joined forces... but not everybody is signed by them. they have some good names and will be promoting some new US talent that *hopefully* pans out so we can have some new names from here competing.

H · 08-21-2012, 02:42 AM

and ill be honest, there is a shitload of news i could have been posting back here and just havent been doing it. there actually has been a ton of things going on.

I, Colossus · 08-21-2012, 02:46 AM

This just made my day.

Fucking awesome. Not looking forward to promos for whatever stupid fucking shows are SpikeTV these days, but it's a small price to pay.

36thDisciple · 08-21-2012, 03:16 AM

Good stuff.

Also, I'm seriously contemplating going to the US Grand Prix here in L.A...

H · 08-21-2012, 04:16 AM

you should go. Jarrel Miller and Randy Blake are fighting. two highly thought of prospects out of an unknown US talent pool.

H · 08-21-2012, 04:16 AM

better yet you should tell DC to get you press creds...

Don · 08-21-2012, 11:31 AM

Irie!!

08-20-2012, 10:54 PM	#1
H eckyl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ARIZOWNA Posts: 30,231 vCash: 2576 Rep Power: 50	Spike TV - K1 new home! SPIKE TV AND K-1, THE WORLD’S PREMIER KICKBOXING PROMOTION, AGREE TO MULTI-PLATFORM PARTNERSHIP FOR 2012 AND 2013 New York, NY, August 20, 2012 – Spike TV and K-1, the world’s premier kickboxing organization, have agreed to a strategic partnership that will begin this fall with live fights streamed on Spike.com beginning Saturday, September 8 at the U.S. World Grand Prix Championships in Los Angeles. There will be a total of four events that will be streamed live in 2012. In 2013, the K-1 events will move from Spike.com to Spike TV to coincide with the network’s extensive coverage of Bellator Fighting Championships. “We are thrilled to be in business with the world’s preeminent kickboxing organization,” said Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, Sports and Multiplatform Events, Spike TV. “Spike has the most passionate and knowledgeable fans of combat sports and we are confident that they will enjoy the high-action of K-1, which serves as the perfect complement to our Bellator coverage next year.” “K-1 is excited to join forces with Spike TV, a powerful and highly experienced cable network known nationally for its combat sports programming, presenting our live K-1 events,” said Doug Kaplan, CEO, K-1. “Spike is the perfect television home and stage to introduce our K-1 warriors and the fast-paced, aggressive style of K-1 fighting to fight fans across America.” Spike.com’s 2012 coverage will include unprecedented access to K-1 events, from live streaming of the weigh-ins the day before the bouts, to locker room interviews, to live coverage of every fight on the card, including all the prelims. The four K-1 events in 2012 include: September 8 – Los Angeles – U.S. Grand Prix Championship October 14 – Tokyo, Japan – World Grand Prix Final December 8 – Athens, Greece – MAX Final December 26 – New York – World Grand Prix Final The addition of K-1 to Spike TV’s lineup next year further establishes the network as the premier television destination for combat sports. Spike TV will debut Bellator Fighting Championships in January 2013 with a weekly live fight card featuring some of the best rising stars in the mixed martial arts world. K-1 is the largest kickboxing promotion in history. Since 1993, K-1 has presented professional live martial arts events in 38 countries, featuring the best and most accomplished athletes in the sport. World Grand Prix Champions of K-1 include Alistair Overeem, Mark Hunt, Ernesto Hoost, Peter Aerts, Remy Bonjasky and Semmy Schilt. K-1 returned to the world stage on May 26, 2012 in Madrid, Spain, drawing a packed stadium and hundreds of thousands of views on the K-1 Live Stream. Spike TV is available in 98.7 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos. http://www.spike.com/press/2012/08/2...m-partnership/ wasnt expecting this... __________________ . ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ "Dost thou even hoist, bro?"

08-21-2012, 01:20 AM	#2
Uru Cemel Dosce Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CO Posts: 1,713 vCash: 1750184 Rep Power: 14	Awesome. Glad to see kickboxing will be getting more exposure. ...But I thought K-1 was finished? __________________ UFC 94 Pick 'Em Champ Sengoku 9 Pick 'Em Champ UFC 98 Pick 'Em Champ UFC 115 Pick 'Em Champ UFC 118 Pick 'Em Champ UFC 125 Pick 'Em Champ Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Pick 'Em Champ

08-21-2012, 02:27 AM	#3
H eckyl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ARIZOWNA Posts: 30,231 vCash: 2576 Rep Power: 50	they had an event in May. and will have 4 shows to finish out the year and crown a GP champ. they took a hard hit when Glory and Its Showtime joined forces... but not everybody is signed by them. they have some good names and will be promoting some new US talent that hopefully pans out so we can have some new names from here competing. __________________ . ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ "Dost thou even hoist, bro?"

08-21-2012, 02:42 AM	#4
H eckyl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ARIZOWNA Posts: 30,231 vCash: 2576 Rep Power: 50	and ill be honest, there is a shitload of news i could have been posting back here and just havent been doing it. there actually has been a ton of things going on. __________________ . ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ "Dost thou even hoist, bro?"

08-21-2012, 02:46 AM	#5
I, Colossus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,673 vCash: 2311 Rep Power: 11	This just made my day. Fucking awesome. Not looking forward to promos for whatever stupid fucking shows are SpikeTV these days, but it's a small price to pay. __________________ Pigs is pigs. I can't relate. You represent everything I hate.

08-21-2012, 03:16 AM	#6
36thDisciple Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 13,523 vCash: 126645 Rep Power: 23	Good stuff. Also, I'm seriously contemplating going to the US Grand Prix here in L.A... __________________

08-21-2012, 04:16 AM	#7
H eckyl Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ARIZOWNA Posts: 30,231 vCash: 2576 Rep Power: 50	you should go. Jarrel Miller and Randy Blake are fighting. two highly thought of prospects out of an unknown US talent pool. __________________ . ᕦ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)ᕤ "Dost thou even hoist, bro?"

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