EPIX to Simulcast Live Bellator Coverage

NEW YORK: MTV2’s live coverage of the new season of Bellator Fighting Championships will be simulcast in HD on EPIX, starting September 10.

This is MTV2’s second year as the cable home of Bellator. The channel is to feature the upcoming 12-week season, while EPIX simulcasts the coverage in HD.

“EPIX is proud to partner with MTV2 and we look forward to providing mixed martial arts fans with exclusive live coverage of Bellator Fighting Championships,” said Mark Greenberg, the president and CEO of EPIX. “Bellator Fighting Championships fits well with our strategy of establishing EPIX as the television home for great live event programming in HD. We are confident that adding mixed martial arts events to our programming will enhance our brand and further build consumer interest in EPIX.”

“This is the perfect time and the perfect channel to introduce Bellator in high-definition,” added Bjorn Rebney, Bellator chairman and CEO. “EPIX has fantastic programming, tremendous reach and I always find a great movie on their channel. I look forward to continuing our relationship with MTV2 and our new partnership with EPIX to bring the magic of HD to Bellator fans nationwide.”