Stratus Media Group Secures Ninety Five Percent Ownership of ProElite, Inc.
June 15 2011 - 12:01PM
Business Wire
Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI), a live
entertainment company, announced today that it has concluded its
acquisition of ProElite, Inc. (PK:PELE), an entertainment and media
company involved in the development, production, and promotion of
mixed martial arts (MMA). Stratus now owns ninety five percent of
ProElite.
“This acquisition provides the resources and abilities ProElite
needs in order to focus on strengthening and repositioning its
world class MMA fighting platform in addition to the brand itself,”
stated Paul Feller, President and CEO of Stratus. “Under the new
SMDI Action Sports Vertical, ProElite is launching a series of MMA
events that will bring a new vitality to the business of MMA and
reestablish ProElite as a leading international MMA
organization.”
Founded in 2006, and running its first show in February 2007,
ProElite quickly became one of the most visible brands in mixed
martial arts globally. ProElite holds the record for highest
ratings of an MMA event on a network telecast. The company
maintains its ownership stakes in South Korean-based Spirit MC and
British based Cage Rage. ProElite’s event strategy will continue
its focus in both domestic and international markets, welcoming
fighters across all weight classes to prove themselves in the cage.
Details of ProElite’s upcoming events schedule, fight card, and
management team will soon be announced.
About ProElite, Inc.
Based in Los Angeles, California, ProElite is a significant
stake holder in Spirit MC in South Korea and U.K. based Cage Rage
MMA Organization. Founded in 2006, ProElite holds the record for
highest ratings for a major network telecast of an MMA event and
showcases live international MMA fight events where leading and
promising up-and-coming MMA Fighters compete in the ring.
STRATUS MEDIA GROUP,
INC.
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, with offices in Los Angeles,
California; New York City, New York; Geneva, Switzerland; and
Perugia, Italy, Stratus Media Group, Inc. (SMDI) is an owner,
operator, producer, and marketer of live entertainment events. In
addition, the company owns Stratus Rewards Visa White Card, an
ultra-exclusive consumer rewards marketing and redemption program,
providing premium redemption benefits to members in the form of VIP
event access, luxury trips, private jet travel, luxury automobiles,
high-end merchandise and other
rewards.www.stratusmediagroup.com
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