Fight Network is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment.
The network broadcasts programming related to combat sports, including mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, and professional wrestling.
The channel was originally conceived in Canada, when it was granted approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on January 30, 2004.
The channel, tentatively known as "TFN – The Fight Network", was described as "a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television service devoted to programming related to the arts, skills and science of combatants.
[11][12] In January 2017, Fight Network's parent company (now known as Anthem Sports & Entertainment) acquired a majority stake in TNA.
Further layoffs occurred in October 2017, including the entire staff of Live Audio Wrestling (which the network claimed was on a "hiatus").
[14][15][16] In December 2018, Bell Media renewed its rights to the UFC, but ended the sublicensing deal with Fight Network.