TrillerNet acquire streaming platform FITE
Big news in the digital streaming and online PPV space broke yesterday with TrillerNet acquiring FITE.tv, one of the largest OTT platforms in the world for MMA, Boxing, Pro Wresting, and combat sports entertainment.
The news comes ahead of the 2021 debut of Triller Fight Club this Saturday, April 17th, an event featuring a massive crossover boxing bout between internet star Jake Paul and former UFC fighter Ben Askren. In addition to this, former UFC champion Frank Mir faces boxing vet Steve Cunningham and the event will see musical performances from Justin Bieber, Major Lazer, Doja Cat, The Black Keys, and more.
Ryan Kavanaugh, co-owner of Triller, had the following to say via press release:
“With our acquisition of FITE, we bring into TrillerNET their stellar technology, valuable customer and content partner base, and one of the most experienced executive teams in this space. The deal represents our ambitions to not only expand Triller Fight Club and grow FITE's distribution relationships, but also to reimagine what, how and when premium music, sports and entertainment is delivered to today's audiences."
With over 10 million users, FITE is the perfect long-form platform for Triller to continue releasing its cultural content spanning fighting, sports, fashion, music and pop culture. We have officially completed our 360-degree content engine with this acquisition."
ABOUT TRILLERNET
TrillerNet is a first of its kind company consolidating technology and content platforms to lead the move to Internet 3.0. TrillerNet pairs the culture of music with sports, fashion, entertainment and influencers through a 360-degree view of content and technology. TrillerNet—which owns the globally popular Triller app used by musicians, celebrities, athletes, and overall culture setters—has more than 300 million users worldwide.
TrillerNet additionally owns Verzuz, the massive live-stream music platform launched by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, and Triller Fight Club (www.TrillerFightClub.com) which launched last year with the highly successful Tyson-Jones Fight which shattered digital PPV records.
