Martial Arts TV joins MEASAT HD line-up

MEASAT Satellite Systems announced today an agreement with Martial Arts Networks (Martial Arts TV) to distribute the HD channel via the MEASAT-3a satellite.

Martial Arts TV HD provides a wide variety of combat sports, such as mixed martial arts and kickboxing, as well as martial arts programmes including anime, movies, reality, video game and lifestyle programming.

“MEASAT is pleased to support Martial Arts TV distribute its HD channel throughout the Asia Pacific region,” said Jarod Lopez, Vice-President, Broadcast Sales, MEASAT. “Martial Arts TV HD is the 9th HD sports channel on the MEASAT-3/3a video platform,” he added.

The addition of Martial Arts TVHD brings to 39 the number of HD channels distributed by the MEASAT satellites.

“We are delighted to be working with MEASAT, which gives us broad coverage throughout Asia,” said Patrick O’Connor-Read, CEO of Martial Arts Networks Ltd. “Through our partnership, we are charging ahead to bring Martial Arts TV to operators and fans throughout the region.”