HDNet to air live monthly KOTC events
Live monthly King of the Cage events are coming to HDNet. The veteran mixed-martial-arts promotion, which has hosted hundreds of…
Live monthly King of the Cage events are coming to HDNet. The veteran mixed-martial-arts promotion, which has hosted hundreds of events around the globe, will begin airing monthly shows on the all-high-definition cable station next month as part of a three-year deal.
TV producer Mark Burnett, who owns part of KOTC, announced the partnership on Friday’s new edition of “Inside MMA.”
Burnett, who’s extensive reality-show resume has earned 51 Emmy Awards nominations with shows ranging from “Survivor” to “The Apprentice,” said the monthly events will be heavy on storylines. He, of course, is familiar with the concept when it comes to combat sports; his past projects have included the Jason “Mayhem” Miller-hosted “Bully Beatdown” on MTV and the popular boxing reality-competition show “The Contender.”
HDNet’s first KOTC broadcast is a Feb. 12 “KOTC: Vengance” event that takes place at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino in Mescalero, N.M. Notable matchups include Rich Clementi vs. Anthony Lapsley, Travis Wiuff vs. Mike Kyle, and a trio of title fights.