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Monday, February 4, 2008

The Fight Network Adds More Star Power To The Senior Management Team

Courtesy of The Fight Network:

TORONTO, Feb. 4 - The Fight Network announces the appointment of Patrick Michaud as Chief Financial Officer, and Paul Laberge as Chief Operating Officer, completing the management reorganization which began with the company's change of leadership in September 2007.

"Our goal is to make The Fight Network a global media brand," said George Burger, President and CEO. "With the addition of Patrick and Paul, we have the skills, leadership and experience the company needs to achieve that goal."

Mr. Michaud brings more than 30 years of accounting and financial management expertise to The Fight Network. Most recently, Mr. Michaud was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Score Media where he was responsible for all financial affairs of the publicly traded media company. Mr. Michaud has extensive experience in public and private equity financing, leading the recapitalization of Score Media and the restructuring of its business units, and was key to restoring the business to profitability. In his new position, Mr. Michaud will oversee the network's day-to-day financial operations including financial reporting, capitalization strategy and debt/equity financings, and taxation, and will provide strategic financial management and guidance to help the growing network.

As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Laberge will oversee the company's day-to-day operations and lead the implementation of the company's multiplatform international growth strategy. Mr. Laberge has a thorough understanding of the Canadian specialty television market and experience expanding media businesses internationally. He spent nine years at Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. and its affiliated companies, most recently as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & General Counsel at Motion Picture Distribution LP ("MPD"). At MPD, he was responsible for corporate acquisitions, financings, executing MPD's ambitious international growth objectives and the development of its digital strategy.

ABOUT THE FIGHT NETWORK

The Fight Network is a multi-platform, international sports and entertainment company, providing its content to fight fans on digital television, pay-per-view, VOD, radio, mobile and online. The Fight Network is the global leader in presenting and covering all combat sports, including Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Boxing, Wrestling and Kickboxing and theme-related entertainment, through its 24/7 dedication to the sports. The Fight Network Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TFN Global Inc., whose corporate headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada. Visit www.thefightnetwork.com.