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MCN Sports Network announces exclusive broadcast rights for KO World Series

Ottawa, ON - September 24, 2007

MCN today announced that the MCN Sports Network will assume the role of exclusive broadcaster for the KO World Series of fighting which will launch later this year.

The KO World Series Fighting will bring the worlds best to the fighting enthusiast. A series of qualification matches taking place in cities around the world will build towards the final KO World Series Fight! Not one, but three World Champions will be crowned in covering three weight classes.

The KO World Series will feature the latest in techniques, lighting, pyrotechnics and visuals thus ensuring the ultimate result for the viewing audience.

The action starts in Auckland, New Zealand next year in February with further events to follow:

  • Macau, China - April, 2008
  • Moscow, Russia - May, 2008
  • Las Vegas, USA - June, 2008
  • Vienna, Austria - August, 2008

"Getting the KO World Series is a great building block for MCN. We are constantly looking for the best content for our broadband network and getting the KO World Series puts a major series in our portfolio. This is just the start of big things to come for MCN Sports." says Jim Williams, Program Director.

Dixon McIver, CEO and founder of KO World Series Limited, says "We are very excited to be associated with the MCN Sports Network as the exclusive world wide broadcaster of all KO World Series events. KO World Series will create pure adrenalin action-packed international bouts and, with the unique structure we have created along with the technology and availability that MCN Sports Network provides, the entire world will enjoy not just global accessibility, but the affordability of great fighting sports entertainment delivered right to your home".

Marc Brunet, CEO of MCN says, "We are excited to have the KO World Series Fighting as one of our broadcast events. We are looking forward to a long relationship with the KO World Series and expect to add more events as we move forward".

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