Top brands for best content Final Fight Championship (FFC) l Final fight championship is exclusive content produced by us. l FFC is one of the top European fighting sports promotion companies operating with the production support of the Fight Channel Group. FFC events are combination of MMA and kickboxing matches fought in a ring. In the last couple of years FFC established itself as the European promotion with the best production and excellent matchmaking. l We make extra effort to introduce fighters from territories that acquired ‘Fight channel world HD’. This makes program even more attractive for viewers. l Established: 2003 l Number of events UTD: 25 l Biggest stars: - MMA: Alessio Sakara, Ricco Rodriguez, Dion Staring, Igor Pokrajac, Zelg Galešić - Kickboxing: Mirko Cro Cop, Ray Sefo, Daniel Ghita, Hesdy Gerges, Pavel Zhuravlev Konfrontacija Sztuk Walki (KSW) l Premiere MMA organization in Poland and one of the leading promotions in Europe. To date, most events have been hosted in Warsaw, Poland. Several fighters who have been successful in KSW have signed on to more well-known promotions such as the UFC. KSW has its own fight team (KSW Team), which consists of some of the promotion's elite fighters, such as Mamed Khalidov, Jan Błachowicz, Krzysztof Kulak, Łukasz Jurkowski and Antoni Chmielewski. l Established: 2004 l Number of events UTD: 35 l Biggest stars: Memed Khalidov, Jan Blachowicz, Melvin Manhoef, Pawel Nastula, Goran Reljić Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) l MMA promotion based in the United States. In 2012 RFA merged with better known Titan FC promotion with an ultimate goal to combine the talent of both organizations under one umbrella, the RFA. l Established: 2011 l Number of events UTD: 40 l Biggest stars: Jeff Curran, Matt Brown, Sergio Pettis, Tyson Griffin, Efrain Escudero Superkombat (SK) l One of Europe's premier kickboxing promotions that produces events mainly in Romania but also globally. SK is well-known mainly for its heavyweight division fights and includes elimination tournament in heavyweight division and bouts at different weight classes. Many SK stars fight for elite promotions like K-1 or Glory WS. l Founded: 2011 l Number of events UTD: 45 l Biggest stars: Daniel Ghita, Raul Catinsa, Errol Zimmerman, Sergei LAscenko, Pavel Zhuravlev, Benjamin Adegbuyi Yokkao l European kickboxing promotion founded in Thailand, but operating from Italy. Yokkao is known for original Muay Thai style, lately less popular than kickboxing when it comes to major fighting sports events. The promotion's roster includes some of the best fighters from Thailand and the Philippines. l Founded: 2010 l Number of events UTD: 18 l Biggest stars: Pakorn, Senchai, Liam Harrison, Jordan Watson King of Kings (KOK) l Contest of punching and kicking, defeating an opponent using the most elemental fighting techniques. The rules are deliberately simple and designed for the maximum excitement, encouraging the fighters to always go directly for a knock-out win. This kickboxing promotion was founded in Lithuania where most events are held. l Founded: 2011 l Number of events UTD : 14 l Biggest stars: Sergei Lascenko, Tomas Pakutinskas, Marius Zaromskis, Yuri Bessmertny, Bob Sapp, Garry Godridge, Alexander Emelianenko, Stefan Leko Legend (Legend FC) l Very young fighting sport promotion combining kickboxing and MMA matches in the ring. Due to the great financial power, the Legend events have the most luxurious production and top fighters. The events are planned meticulously and carefully and they usually take place in Moscow. The Legend announced global expansion and more events in 2015. l Founded: 2012 l Number of events UTD: 3 l Biggest stars: Mirko Filipović, Alexander Emelianenko, Paul Daley, Pavel Zhuravlev, Alexey Oleinik Global Fighting Championship (GFC) l Elite fighting promotion based in exotic Dubai. l GFC presents the excitement of martial arts in conjunction with the glamour of Dubai guaranteeing spectacular nights of entertainment that has a worldwide appeal. l Founded: 2013 l Number of events UTD: 3 l Biggest stars: Badr Hari, Melvin Manhoef, Zabit Samedov, Arnold Oborotov Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) l Canadian MMA promotion based in Edmonton, Alberta. The MFC is known to be the biggest MMA promotion in Canada and one of the top MMA shows in the World. MFC has notable Canadian fighters, such as Ryan Jimmo, Graham Spencer, Tom Watson and Douglas Lima, plus MMA veterans, such as Jason MacDonald, Thales Leites, Jay Silva, Trevor Prangley and Paul Daley. l Founded: 2001 l Number of events UTD: 41 l Biggest stars: Georges St. Pierre, Paul Daley, Thales Laites Titan Fighting Championship (Titan FC) l American MMA promotion based in Pompano Beach, Florida. Their shows were originally held in Kansas City or its vicinity. However, the promotion expanded and now it includes venues all over North America and eventually, international locations. In 2012 they merged with RFA promotion and their ultimate goal is to combine the talent of both organizations under one umbrella. l Founded: 2005 l Number of events UTD: 38 l Biggest stars: Carlo Prater, Jason Brilz, Dave Herman, Yves Edwards, Wilson Gouveia. Lion Fight Promotions (LF) l Most active promoter of Muay Thai events and stands as the largest standup combat sports organization in North America. Lion Fight’s full rules Muay Thai events are televised live nationally to over 42 million homes in USA. The company is dedicated to popularization of Muay Thai in America and presentation of the world-class events stacked with the best fighters in the sport. l Founded: 2010 l Number of events UTD: 29 l Biggest stars: Joe Schilling, Kevin Ross, Simon Marcus, Gerogy Choplin Legacy Fighting Championsip (Legacy) l American MMA promotion founded in late 2006. Their leaders realized that steady, organic growth (as the key to its success) is needed to maintain longevity and dignity of the sport. Until now the organization hosted more than 30 “number” events as well as Legacy Amateur Series which evolved from the earlier Lonestar Beatdown events. Despite the success and the number of shows held, the organization is only now starting to reach its potential. l Founded: 2006 l Number of events UTD: 55 l Biggest stars: Anthony Njoukani, Justin Reiswerg, Maria Lopez Classic Entertainment & Sports (CES MMA) l MMA promotional firm based out of Providence, Rhode Island founded by boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. It promoted the first sanctioned professional mixed martial event in the state of Rhode Island on September 17, 2010, at Twin River Casino. l Established: 2010 l Number of events UTD: 36 l Biggest stars: John Howard, Chuck O'Neil, Tateki Matsuda, Charles Rosa, Alex Karalexis, Thomas Egan, Dominique Steele, Rob Font, Ricardo Funch and Other UFC veterans to appear on CES MMA cards include David Loiseau and Drew Fickett. .
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