K-1 Rights: Fight Sports Global Deal
Fight sports, a CSI Sports property, now holds the global rights to K-1 kickboxing events.This strategic move promises to considerably broaden K-1’s presence across numerous international markets, solidifying its reach adn viewership. the acquisition indicates Fight Sports’ commitment to expanding its diverse combat sports content, which currently includes mixed martial arts, boxing, and other martial arts. News Directory 3 reports on the meaningful partnership forged between CSI Sports and M-1 Sports Media. The initial broadcast, featuring the K-1 Heavyweight World Championship, starts in July. Discover what’s next for K-1 and Fight Sports as they collaborate.
Fight Sports Lands Global Rights to K-1 Kickboxing Series
Fight sports, owned by CSI Sports, has secured a long-term agreement to broadcast live K-1 kickboxing events worldwide. This deal builds upon an earlier partnership between CSI Sports and M-1 Sports Media, K-1’s organizer, aimed at global expansion. CSI sports previously became K-1’s streaming and broadcast partner.
The agreement grants Fight Sports the rights to air K-1 events in key markets, including Japan, France, Nordic and Baltic countries, Spain, Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, and the Philippines. Fight Sports offers a variety of combat sports content, including mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, judo, sumo, and karate.
Coverage will begin in July with a live K-1 event featuring a main event for the K-1 Heavyweight World Championship. The move underscores Fight Sports’ commitment to delivering premium combat sports content to its global audience.
richard Miele, co-chief executive of CSI Sports, said, “We are excited to add K-1 to our offering of premium combat sports content on Fight Sports. K-1 remains the most high-