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FightBox (TV Channel)
FightBox is an international English language TV channel owned by Mediabox Broadcasting International, a division of SPI International. The network broadcasts programming related to combat sports, including mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, and professional wrestling. History The channel was started June 1, 2012. Programming Bare Knuckle *''Valor BK'' - American promotion. Boxing *''LNK Boxing'' - Baltic promotion. Kickboxing *''Colosseum Tournament'' - Romanian promotion. *''Enfusion'' - Dutch promotion. *'' GFC'' - Romanian promotion. *'' KOK'' - Baltic promotion. *''Kunlun Fight'' - Chinese promotion. *''Makowski Fighting Championship'' - Polish promotion. *''Mix Fight Championship'' - German promotion. *''Mix Fight Gala'' - German promotion. *''OSS Fighters'' - Romanian promotion. *'' Prometheus Fighting Promotion'' - Romanian promotion. *''Superfight Serie Hungary'' - Hungarian promotion. *'' TatNeft Cup'' - Russian promotion. MMA *'' Cage Fury'' - American promo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colosseum Tournament
The Colosseum Tournament (COLOSSEUM) is a kickboxing, mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing promotion company based in Romania, which is owned by Gabriel Georgescu. It is one of the largest kickboxing promotions in the country, and takes its name from ''colosseum''. It promoted the first sanctioned professional event in Ploiești, Romania on November 26, 2016, and since its inception can be seen on Digi Sport and on FightBox in over 60 countries. On 30 June 2023, Colosseum Tournament was relaunched on FITE TV after 2017-2019. On April 15, 2021, it was announced that Colosseum Tournament and Netherlands-based Glorious Fight Events entered a partnership. The deal encompasses commitment to promote their fighters. Colosseum Tournament also has a partnership with Prometheus Fighting Promotion. It has featured fighters such as Daniel Ghiță, Andrei Stoica, Bogdan Stoica, Sebastian Cozmâncă, Eduard Gafencu, Florin Lambagiu, Amansio Paraschiv, Sorin Căliniuc, Gabriel Bozan, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New European Championship Wrestling
New European Championship Wrestling (NEW) is a wrestling promotion which was founded in Germany in 2009. It resides in the Franconian village of Heßdorf near Erlangen. Founded by Alex Wright, a well-known successful international wrestler himself and owner of the wrestling training centre "The Wright Stuff - Pro Wrestling School", NEW is the only league in Germany with its own sports and training hall, called N.E.W. HotSpot. It is specially equipped for all different kind of matches. NEW events take place on a monthly basis, each with a different topic or match stipulations. History In 2009 NEW was founded by Alex Wright, former WCW World Cruiserweight Champion, WCW World TV Champion and WCW World Tag Team Champion. NEW is a professional platform for trainees of his training center "The Wright Stuff", rookies as well as internationally experienced and established wrestlers. The first professional event was "Hoch Explosiv" on October 3rd, 2009, and it was sold out with around ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Real Xtreme Fighting
Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF) is a Romanian mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Brașov, Romania. It is the largest MMA promotion company in Romania. Sebastian Vieru has been RXF president since 2012. The RXF produces events that showcase nine weight divisions (seven men's divisions and two women's divisions). As of 2020, the RXF has held over 40 events. It has strategic partnerships with fellow Bahraini Brave CF and Italian Magnum FC MMA promotions. Its live events and competitions are broadcast on Telekom Sport, Fight Network, DAZN and FightBox. Cătălin Oțelea, Stelian Gheorghe, Sebastian Hălmăgean, Scott Manhardt and Herb Dean are one of the best known referees working for the organization. Events Notable fighters Male * Alexandru Lungu * Florin Lambagiu * Ion Pascu * Nicolae Negumereanu * Aurel Pîrtea * Anatoli Ciumac * Diego Nunes * Kyle Nelson * Josh Hill * Luke Barnatt * Levi Matan * Jackie Gosh * Rico Verhoeven * Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Fighter Championship
The Golden Fighter Championship (GFC) is a Romanian kickboxing, Muay Thai and mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion founded in 2015 and based in Timișoara, Romania, owned by Alin Fălcuşan. It is the third largest kickboxing promotion in Romania, alongside fellow OSS Fighters. The Golden Fighter Championship and Pro TV, and its subsidiary Pro X announced a multi-year broadcast deal on 24 September 2019, effectively ending the promotion's Digi Sport partnership. With the new TV deal and expansion in the country, the GFC has increased in popularity, and has achieved greater mainstream media coverage. The promotion also has a long-term contract with FightBox giving GFC a deal in other 60 countries. GFS has a partnership with Wu Lin Feng of China since 2017. The GFC are also in partnership with the World Kickboxing and Karate Union (WKU). In August 2022, GFC entered into an official partnership with The Golden Cage MMA. GFC Events Each GFC event contains several fights. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Game Show
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or Let's Play, demonstrative and are typically directed by a game show host, host, sharing the rules of the program as well as commentating and narrating where necessary. The history of game shows dates back to the invention of television as a medium. On most game shows, contestants either have to answer questions or solve puzzles, typically to win either money or prizes. Game shows often reward players with prizes such as cash, trips and goods and services provided by the show's sponsor. History 1930s–1950s Game shows began to appear on radio and television in the late 1930s. The first television game show, ''Spelling Bee (game show), Spelling Bee'', as well as the first radio game show, ''Information Please'', were both broadcast in 1938; the first major success in the game show genre was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion primarily operating in the Northeastern United States. Founded by Felix and Amy Martinez, they promoted their first shows in Atlantic City, New Jersey, launching the careers of fighters such as Kimbo Slice. The last-minute cancellation of its sixth event under the ownership of Felix and Amy Martinez in 2007 signaled its temporary demise; however, it resurfaced nearly four years later when Vineland, New Jersey native Robert Haydak Jr. purchased the organization and began promoting shows. Since then Haydak has re-invented the CFFC brand, bringing it to be considered one of the top regional MMA promotions in the United States. CFFC launched the careers of several Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters such as Aljamain Sterling, Paul Felder, George Sullivan and Jimmie Rivera among others. They also played host to a number of other fighters who have appeared on the UFC roster such as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TatNeft Arena
TatNeft Arena ( ru: Татнефть-Арена) is an indoor sporting arena located in Kazan, Russia. The capacity of the arena is 10,000 and was opened in 2005. The arena is home to Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League. Tatneft Cup Every year since the 2008 kickboxing tournament called Tatneft Cup is held in the arena. Tournament consists of three tournaments in three weight categories (-70 kg, -80 kg, +80 kg) with 4 selections of 1/8 finals, 2 selections of quarter-finals, semi-finals and final tournament. The tournament is according to the K-1 rules, in 3x3 format with the exception of the fight going to an automatic 4th extension round if there is no knockdown during the first three rounds. Tatneft Cup Champions: See also * List of indoor arenas in Russia The following is a list of indoor arenas in Russia with capacity of at least 4,000 spectators. Most of the arenas in this list are for multi use proposes such as individual sports, team sports a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OSS Fighters
The OSS Fighters is a Romanian kickboxing gym and promotion (entertainment), promotion. The company was founded in 2018, being one of the largest kickboxing promotions in Romania, alongside the Dynamite Fighting Show and the Colosseum Tournament. It also promotes mixed martial arts. It has featured fighters such as Bogdan Stoica, Andrei Stoica, Fabio Kwasi, Amansio Paraschiv, Cristian Spetcu, Ștefan Orza, Cristian Ristea, Cristian Milea, and Daniel Pattvean, among others. The OSS Fighters are in partnerships with the Superkombat Fighting Championship (SUPERKOMBAT), the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF) and the World Kickboxing and Karate Union (WKU). In 2020, OSS Fighters started airing live events on Sport Extra with the debut event on Sport Extra being 2020 in Romanian kickboxing#OSS Fighters 05, OSS Fighters 05, ending the partnership with FightBox (TV channel), FightBox. In Romania, it can be seen on Digi Sport (Romania), Digi Sport. One Star Security has been a major spon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunlun Fight
Kunlun Fight (KLF) (Chinese: 昆仑决; pinyin: Kūnlún Jué), is a kickboxing promotion headquartered in Beijing, China. It debuted in 2014 and is regarded as one of the top kickboxing promotions in the world. Events are broadcast on Jiangsu Television domestically and on various regional and international channels. The first event was held in Pattaya, Thailand on January 25, 2014. The promotion has since held over 20 events each year. History Inaugural event The first event in Pattaya, Thailand on January 25, 2014 included super fights and a 4-man kickboxing tournament with Andrei Kulebin, Petsanguan Luktupfah, Guo Dongwang and Umar Semata. After the inaugural event the promotion has held events in Thailand two more times. Signing Buakaw Banchamek On June 7, 2015 it was announced that Kunlun Fight had signed one of the most successful and famous 70 kg kickboxers in history, 2 time K-1 World Max Champion Buakaw Banchamek to an exclusive 6-fight contract. Buakaw has contin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Kings (kickboxing)
King of Kings, or KOK, is a European kickboxing promotion founded in 2009. The company has its headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania. History The promotion held its first event in Lithuania in 2009. The promotion has since held over 100 events in multiple countries including in Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Estonia, Russia, Germany and Cyprus. The promotion held its first event in Estonia in 2015. First event in Finland was held in 2019. In the past King of Kings also co-promoted events with K-1. Events in Moldova were promoted with FEA. Name Similarly to K-1, the K's in the KOK name stand for Kickboxing, K-1, Karate, Kung-Fu, and other stand-up fight sports and martial arts. They also stand for “King” so “King of Kings” is meant as the best in the world. Media coverage KOK is broadcast on FightBox, DAZN, TV3 Sport, Prime Fight, Eleven Sports and Fight Network. In January 2022, a distribution partnership through United Fight Alliance on U.S. networks was announced. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enfusion
Enfusion is a Dutch kickboxing promotion company based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. It produces events worldwide, which showcase twelve kickboxing weight classes (7 male and 5 female). Enfusion held its first event in 2013 in the Zwembad Sporthal in Zwevegem, Belgium. Aside from producing kickboxing events inside of a ring, Enfusion operates three other brands of events: ''Enfusion Talents'', which showcases up and coming kickboxing prospects, ''Enfusion Rookies'' where amateurs are allowed to demonstrate their skills for the talent scouts and ''Enfusion Reality'', a tournament with behind the scenes perspectives into each athlete, produced over 12–14 episodes. History In 2002 Edwin Van Os started a new company along with Partner Simon Rutz designed to market kickboxing and manage fighters under the name of Its Showtime. In 2012, Its Showtime was then sold to Glory. Edwin van Os of Its Showtime then started a new reality show concept called ''Enfusion Reality'' which first a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly Wide-format printer, large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. History Early years; 1930–1987 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson, William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, then Monday-to-Friday from 1940. Wilkerson used caustic articles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
