Strikeforce signed a distribution deal with Shine International.
Strikeforce announced that a deal was made with Shine International to distribute and sell Strikeforce’s entire library, including 70 hours of fights from various live events.
“We are excited about the opportunity to bring Strikeforce fights to the homes of MMA fans throughout the world,” said Strikeforce founder and CEO Scott Coker through a press release. “Shine International is a world renowned leader in the international television business and, with their support, we are confident that we will be able to greatly expand the scope of the Strikeforce brand.”
The Strikeforce library of programming includes 30 episodes of previously recorded fights that have aired on NBC and more than 56 hours of fights that have aired on Showtime. The deal between Strikeforce and Shine International also encompasses new, upcoming live fights through February 2012 as well as Strikeforce Challengers fights, pitting Strikeforce up-and-comers against each other. Strikeforce recently announced its first broadcast on CBS to air live fights on the U.S. network, further increasing the leagues exposure, with the first event slated for Nov. 7 in Chicago’s Sears Centre Arena.
