MUMBAI: Measat Satellite Systems has signed an agreement with Martial Arts Networks to distribute the Martial Arts TV HD channel via the Measat-3a satellite.

Martial Arts TV HD provides a wide variety of combat sports, such as mixed martial arts and kickboxing, as well as martial arts programmes including anime, movies, reality, video game and lifestyle programming. The channel is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and strength of martial arts from around the world.

"Measat is pleased to support Martial Arts TV distribute its HD channel throughout the Asia Pacific region. Martial Arts TV HD is the ninth HD sports channel on the Measat-3/3a video platform, underlining 91.5°E as a prime location for quality HD content in the region," said Measat VP Broadcast Sales Jarod Lopez.

The MEASAT-3/3a satellites at 91.5°E support Asia‘s key HD video neighbourhood which features a wide variety of news, general entertainment, sports and factual programming. The addition of Martial Arts TVHD brings to 39 the number of HD channels distributed by the satellites.

"We are delighted to be working with Measat on their Measat-3a satellite which gives us broad coverage throughout Asia," said Martial Arts Networks CEO Patrick O‘Connor-Read. "Through our partnership with Measat, we are charging ahead to bring Martial Arts TV to operators and fans throughout the region."