Cage Contender 16, Judo GP, Price-Thompson LIVE this Weekend

Fight Network Staff / February 22, 2013 - 2:18pm

Toronto – Fight Network, the world's premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, has a busy weekend of live fights in store with broadcasts of the International Judo Federation: Judo World Grand Prix from Dusseldorf, Germany, Cage Contender 16 mixed martial arts from Dublin, Northern Ireland and Frank Maloney Promotions boxing action from Liverpool, U.K., featuring David Price vs. Tony Thompson in a heavyweight showdown.

The live action begins Saturday, February 23, at 11 a.m. ET with live coverage of the IJF's Judo World Grand Prix.

Later, at 4 p.m. ET, Cage Contender 16 will feature a welterweight showdown pitting British knockout artist and UFC veteran Paul "Semtex" Daley (30-12-2) against unheralded Frenchman Patrick Vallee (9-4-1).

Immediately following the live broadcast of Cage Contender 16, Fight Network will shift to the sweet science with a pivotal heavyweight clash between undefeated British bomber David Price (15-0, 13 KOs) and recent heavyweight title challenger Tony Thompson (36-3, 24 KOs).

On Sunday, February 24, live coverage of the Judo World Grand Prix continues from Germany at 11 a.m. ET with the tournament finals.

In addition, Fight Network will broadcast the live weigh-ins for UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche on Friday, February 22, at 7 p.m. ET, a history-making event featuring the first female bout in promotional history.

Catch Episode 3 of UFC Primetime on Saturday, February 23, at 3:30 p.m. ET, as the UFC takes you behind the scenes of Saturday's championship showdown between Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche.

For a full listing of Fight Network's broadcast schedule, please visit tv.fightnetwork.com.

For More Information Contact:

Fight Network
Chad Midgley
VP Programming & Production
chad@fightnetwork.com
www.fightnetwork.com

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