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Fight Network history
Fight Network company history timeline
The channel launched as The Fight Network, commonly abbreviated as TFN, was created and founded by Mike R. Garrow, on September 22, 2005, initially on Rogers Cable in Ontario and New Brunswick.
Fight Network launched on their system in the United States in 2007; however, after several months, Backspace removed the channel from its systems.
In 2008, FN purchased UK-based TWC Fight! subsequently renamed the network "The Fight Network UK". The network was shut down on December 1, 2008.
In December 2010, former Canwest CEO Leonard Asper made a "significant investment" in Fight Network, marking his return to the media industry after the bankruptcy and wind-down of Canwest.
In November 2012, Fight Network expanded into the United States market and launched a subscription service for live online streaming of the channel on NeuLion.
A high-definition feed launched in March 2013 initially on Rogers Cable.
In March 2015, Fight Network acquired Canadian rights to TNA Wrestling programming, including Impact Wrestling, TNA Xplosion, and TNA's Wrestling Greatest Matches.
In June 2015, Fight Network announced a broadcasting agreement with the World Series of Fighting, covering Canada and other EMEA markets.
In July 2015, Fight Network launched on Suddenlink Communications across the United States
In March 2016, TNA expanded its relationship with Fight Network to offer its programming internationally through Fight Network's streaming platforms.
Following the acquisition, Fight Network began cutting its studio programming; in March 2017, long-time Fight Network personalities Robin Black and John Ramdeen were laid off by Anthem.
In July 2018, Fight Network returned to the UK on the Showcase TV service on Sky and Freesat.
In December 2018, Bell Media renewed its rights to the UFC, but dropped the sublicensing deal with Fight Network, making all programming exclusive to TSN.
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