Fight Network Signs Broadcast Deal to Air Takedown Wrestling, USA Wrestling Weekly Programs

Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, has signed a broadcast deal to add Takedown Wrestling Media’s two traditional wrestling weekly news programs to its schedule – Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling Weekly.

The international programming deal with Fight Network is both important and strategic, increasing the number of homes receiving the wrestling news programs to 59 million homes first-run 52 weeks per year.

Fight Network’s market penetration includes Cablevision’s Optimum TV, Grande Communications, Shentel Cable and Armstrong Cable in the U.S., nationwide in Canada, Roku devices across North America, and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Beginning on Nov. 5 and premiering every Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. ET, Takedown Wrestling provides extensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews.

Starting on Nov. 8, USA Wrestling Weekly will premiere on Saturdays with host Scott Casber presenting weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport’s national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past.

“Takedown Wrestling Media is excited to grow our partnership with Fight Network to keep fans up to date on the world of wrestling,” said Scott Casber, founder of Takedown Wrestling Media. “College and international styles alike will benefit from the wide and growing distribution of Fight Network.”

Casber’s views were mirrored by Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem Media Group Inc., which operates Fight Network: “Wrestling holds a special place in the world of combat sports and Takedown’s coverage will enable our viewers to stay plugged into wrestling at every level. Through this partnership, Fight Network grappling fans can access the finest worldwide wrestling coverage available.”

USA Wrestling’s president James Ravanack added: “The increased coverage of USA Wrestling events and its athletes will serve to continue wrestling’s growth, especially in the United States. We’re confident that wrestling’s growth in the U.S. and around the world will benefit from the increased coverage and expanded distribution from our relationship with Fight Network.”

The agreement between Takedown Wrestling Media and Fight Network will work toward coverage of events (both live and taped) along with airing the traditional news shows they’ve produced over the years.

For a full listing of Fight Network’s broadcast schedule, please visittv.fightnetwork.com and follow on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.

Fight Network Signs Broadcast Deal to Air Takedown Wrestling, USA Wrestling Weekly Programs

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release TORONTO (Oct. 31, 2014) -- Fight Network, the world's premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, has signed a broadcast deal to add Takedown Wrestling Media's two traditional wrestling weekly news programs to its schedule - Takedown Wrestling and USA Wrestling Weekly. The international programming deal with Fight Network is both important and strategic, increasing the number of homes receiving the wrestling news programs to 59 million homes first-run 52 weeks per year. Fight Network's market penetration includes Cablevision's Optimum TV, Grande Communications, Shentel Cable and Armstrong Cable in the U.S., nationwide in Canada, Roku devices across North America, and globally in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Beginning on Nov. 5 and premiering every Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. ET, Takedown Wrestling provides extensive coverage of amateur wrestling events, including the latest news, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews. Starting on Nov. 8, USA Wrestling Weekly will premiere on Saturdays with host Scott Casber presenting weekly news and analysis centering around USA Wrestling, the sport's national governing body, including interviews, features and a look back at the past. "Takedown Wrestling Media is excited to grow our partnership with Fight Network to keep fans up to date on the world of wrestling," said Scott Casber, founder of Takedown Wrestling Media. "College and international styles alike will benefit from the wide and growing distribution of Fight Network." Casber's views were mirrored by Leonard Asper, CEO of Anthem Media Group Inc., which operates Fight Network: "Wrestling holds a special place in the world of combat sports and Takedown's coverage will enable our viewers to stay plugged into wrestling at every level. Through this partnership, Fight Network grappling fans can access the finest worldwide wrestling coverage available." USA Wrestling's president James Ravanack added: "The increased coverage of USA Wrestling events and its athletes will serve to continue wrestling's growth, especially in the United States. We're confident that wrestling's growth in the U.S. and around the world will benefit from the increased coverage and expanded distribution from our relationship with Fight Network." The agreement between Takedown Wrestling Media and Fight Network will work toward coverage of events (both live and taped) along with airing the traditional news shows they've produced over the years. For a full listing of Fight Network's broadcast schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com and follow on Twitter @fightnet, become a fan on Facebook and visit us on Instagram @fightnet.

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Audio Interview: Joel Allen

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Audio Interview: Brad Castronovo

Apr 03, 2013 01:46 pm

Brad Castronovo BU Terrier Grad Brad Castronovo has started a Facebook Page designed to raise awareness about the plight of wrestling on the campus at Boston University. https://www.facebook.com/SaveBuWrestlingTwitter: #saveBUwrestling Please join the 2999 fans that have already voiced their support. Also, feel free to call BU Athletic Director Mike Lynch at 617-353-4630. he needs to hear from you! Do his words ring true? July , 2012 Dear Terrier Nation, There have been many exciting things happening at Boston University these past few months. We recently secured our seventh consecutive America East's Commissioner's Cup as the best program in the league, hired our first men's lacrosse head co

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Audio Interview: Nestor Taffur

Apr 03, 2013 12:20 pm

Nestor Taffur Carl Adams had a busy day Monday. He got a call from a top New York high school wrestler, who, after weeks of contemplation, decided to commit to Boston University for the fall. Then the 32-year BU wrestling coach hosted another recruit and his father, who came up from West Virginia, to have lunch and give them a tour of the campus. But by the end of the day, Adams was brought to tears. BU administration announced its decision to kill the varsity wrestling program at the end of the 2013-14 season. "I'm no fool. I've seen other programs get dropped over the years," Adams said. "But I had a recruit on campus. [The recruit and his father] asked a very pointed question yesterday. They said, 'How stable is the prog

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Audio Interview: Carl Adams

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Takedown Radio March 30, 2013

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Audio Interview: Joe Russell

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Pinning Down Autism March 15-17, In New Jersey-Jason Bross Talks to Takedown

Wrestling is a standard of excellence. It is that standard of excellence, in sports and in life, that will lead us to find cures for the things overtaking us.  Dan Gable

GROUNDBREAKING EVENTS START MARCH 15-17 2013! IT'S NOT TO BE MISSED!!
THE PINNING DOWN AUTISM ALL-STATE WEEKEND FESTIVAL WILL BE MARCH 15-17, 2013, WEST ORANGE HS, WEST ORANGE, NJ

See our events page for full details. We're proud to feature AutismNJ as our event beneficiary. AutismNJ and many other service providers for families in NJ and nationwide will be at the event. Enjoy top action from some of the best wrestlers in the country, learn about those doing great works in our community and support our autism awareness mission!!

Pinning Down Autism began in December 2006 with members of the wrestling community personally affected by Autism.

It began with our original takedown tournament benefit in Staten Island, NY, that has served as a model for numerous Pinning Down Autism events across the country. We've seen wrestling teams and clubs help their communities and new ways and for worthy causes. New York, New Jersey, Illinois, North Carolina and Nebraska have all played host to our events.

Read More about PinningdownAutism.org   Get Involved!

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Takedown Media to Broadcast SDSU Vs NDSU on TheMat.com

 

Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 South Dakota State will face No. 25 North Dakota State in Brookings, S.D. at Frost Arena at 7 p.m. and Takedown Wrestling and TheMat.com will be there to provide the coverage and commentary. NDSU leads the series 36-19-1 but SDSU has had some recent wins that throws the end result of this one up in the air.  you can check out Live Stats on GoJacks.com or live inhouse Video on GoJacks.com or watch the Live Takedown Wrestling Media Broadcast on TheMat.com, TheMat.TV

South Dakota State wrestles in its final Western Wrestling Conference dual this season versus North Dakota State. Start time is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, in Frost Arena.

Last week, the Jackrabbits hosted Utah Valley and Northern Colorado. The Wolverines edged SDSU 22-18 on Wednesday night, but the Jacks rebounded for a 28-13 win versus the Bears.

THIS WEEK'S COMPETITION
 No. 25 North Dakota State Bison - SDSU faces NDSU for the 57th time in school history, the most of any opponent. The first meeting between the two teams was in the 1958-59 season, a 22-9 win for the Jackrabbits. The Bison lead the all-time series 36-19-1, including a two-dual winning streak. SDSU last defeated NDSU in its final dual of the 2009-10 season (23-22).

Last season, SDSU scored one pin and one decision (Walraven, 141) at NDSU, but an early-dual forfeit was costly and the Bison ran away with the dual.

Four NDSU wrestlers are ranked in the initial coaches' panel rankings. Trent Sprenkle is the top-ranked Bison wrestler, checking in at No. 5 at 125 pounds. Steven Monk (No. 6 at 165), Mac Stoll (No. 20 at 184) and Evan Knutson (No. 31 at 285) also cracked the rankings. All four wrestlers are probable starters for NDSU on Friday.
North Dakota State is 9-8 overall, but undefeated (4-0) in the WWC this season. The conference leader won at Air Force (23-15), at No. 14 Wyoming (22-15), vs. Utah Valley (18-15) and vs. Northern Colorado (36-8). NDSU is 3-5 in duals versus ranked opponents this season, including a 22-12 loss versus No. 1 Minnesota (Golden Gophers won the final four matches).

Other than the four conference opponents, the two teams have two non-conference common opponents this season. Both SDSU and NDSU were bested by No. 7 Missouri and No. 20 Northern Iowa.

COVERAGE - Takedown Wrestling Media will broadcast the dual on TheMat.com and TheMat TV with Takedown's Steve Foster, Chad Kriz, Scott Casber and Jeff Murphy beginning with a 6:30 p.m. preview. Jeff Murphy, Vice President of Kemin Industries, is attending the dual and will be a part of the broadcast team. Kemin is a life science company that makes human and animal innovations.

In addition, Takedown's Saturday Morning Radio Show will be broadcast live at 9-11 a.m. from Frost Arena and will feature South Dakota State Athletic Director Justin Sell, Head 

Coach Chris Bono, along with other administrators and student-athletes.

Fans, athletes and coaches can join in the conversation live by calling 866-333-5966 or 515-204-5966. Listen on your radio, computer, Blackberry or iPhone on KXNO.com, TakedownRadio.com or with the I Heart Radio application.

No. 25 North Dakota State Probable Starters
125 - No. 9 Trent Sprenkle (24-4)
133 - Josh Rodriguez (20-14)
141 - Mark Erickson (16-14)
149 - Joe Garner (16-14)
157 - Tanner Carlisle (0-5)
165 - No. 6 Steven Monk (30-3)
174 - Hayden Zillmer (10-9)
184 - Mac Stoll (16-8)
197 - Kallen Kleinschmidt (12-12)
285 - Evan Knutson (14-13)
South Dakota State Probable Starters
125 - Aaron Pickrel (12-11)
133 - Brance Simms (18-13)
141 - Ben Gillette (6-17)
149 - No. 31 Dustin Walraven (21-11) or Tyler Johnson (2-7)
157 - Cody Pack (13-13)
165 - Joe Brewster (11-13)
174 - John Nething II (7-14) or Troy Morisette (20-7)
184 - Shea Nolan (7-11)
197 - Joe Skow (3-12)
285 - J.J. Everard (5-16)

Fans, Athletes, Coaches Join in the conversation LIVE 866-333-5966  515-204-5966 Join us LIVE 9 to 11 AM CST for  Takedown Wrestling. Listen on radio, on computer, your Blackberry or  I Phone with the I Heart Radio App.    KXNO.com,    Takedownradio.com,   I Heart Radio App

 

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