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Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Invicta FC, events to air on AXS TV starting in May

Leading women’s MMA promotion Invicta FC has new ownership and a new broadcast partner.

It was announced on Thursday that Invicta FC has been sold to Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc, which notably owns AXS TV (formerly HDNet for old time MMA fans), Fight Network, and IMPACT Wrestling. Starting on May 21st with Invicta FC 44, events will be broadcast on AXS TV in the United States, Fight Network in Canada, and AXS TV NOW outside of North America.

“This is a huge moment for Invicta and for women in the sport,’ Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp said in a press release.