Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, today announced extensive live programming for UFC Fight Night™: Maia vs. LaFlare this Saturday, March 21 at Ginasio do Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fight Network will televise the live prelims exclusively in Canada from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. The main card is scheduled to air live on TSN1 at 10 p.m. ET.
The prelims are stacked with Brazilian prospects, as lightweight Francisco Trinaldo (15-4) takes on Mexican warrior Akbarh Arreola (23-8-1), featherweight Kevin Souza (15-3) battles unorthodox Japanese striker Katsunori Kikuno (23-6-2), Sao Paulo-born lightweight Leandro Silva (17-2-1) clashes with heavy-handed Nebraska native Drew Dober (15-6), plus welterweight Leonardo Mafra (11-2) meets Californian Cain Carrizosa (6-1).
Live pre-fight coverage will lead into the prelims on Saturday night with Fight Network’s UFC Pre-Show Live at 7 p.m. ET, featuring previews, predictions and analysis.
In addition to all the live pre and post-fight coverage, Fight Network is the destination for UFC library content, specials and series, including UFC Unleashed, UFC Now and UFC Ultimate Insider. All airings are listed at tv.fightnetwork.com.
Post-fight coverage airs on Monday’s edition of 5 Rounds on Fight Network, which debuts at 7 p.m. ET and features a comprehensive breakdown of Saturday’s event.
The full card for UFC Fight Night™: Maia vs. LaFlare includes:
Main Card (Live on TSN1, 10 p.m. ET):
-Demian Maia (19-6) vs. Ryan LaFlare (11-0)
-Erick Silva (17-5) vs. Josh Koscheck (17-9)
-Leonardo Santos (13-3-1) vs. Tony Martin (9-2)
-Amanda Nunes (9-4) vs. Shayna Baszler (15-9)
-Gilbert Burns (9-0) vs. Alex Oliveira (10-1-1)
-Godofredo Pepey (11-3) vs. Andre Fili (14-2)
Preliminary Card (Live on Fight Network, 8 p.m. ET):
-Francisco Trinaldo (15-4) vs. Akbarh Arreola (23-8-1)
-Kevin Souza (15-3) vs. Katsunori Kikuno (23-6-2)
-Leandro Silva (17-2-1) vs. Drew Dober (15-6)
-Leoanrdo Mafra (11-2) vs. Cain Carrizosa (6-1)
Preliminary Card (Live on UFC Fight Pass, 7 p.m. ET):
-Jorge de Oliveira (7-1) vs. Christos Giagos (10-3)
-Bentley Syler (5-0) vs. Freddy Serrano (1-0)
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.
For More Information Contact:
Fight Network
Chad Midgley
VP Programming & Production
chad@fightnetwork.com
www.fightnetwork.com
Fight Network
Ariel Shnerer
Programming & Communications Manager
ariel@fightnetwork.com
www.fightnetwork.com
About Fight Network:
Fight Network (www.fightnetwork.com) is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available on Cablevision’s Optimum TV and Texas-based Grande Communications in the U.S., all major carriers in Canada and over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, a programming block on Pursuit Channel (www.pursuitchannel.com), on TSN Radio in Canada via its program “Live Audio Wrestling,” and its programming on Sirius XM Channel 167. Fight Network’s parent company Anthem Media Group Inc. (www.anthemmediagroupinc.com) launched Fantasy (FNTSY) Sports Network (www.fantasysportsnetwork.com) across North America in March 2014 and also holds a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel.
