Callum McCarthy

North Africa

OSN’s decision to close most of its sports channels will leave a vacuum in the Middle East and North Africa for rights-holders that is unlikely to be filled for some time, experts have told SportBusiness M...
Mixed Martial Arts
Philippines

The value of Ultimate Fighting Championship rights has fallen in the Philippines, but local sources say the result is still a good one for the promotion and its owner, IMG, given current market dynamics
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
United Kingdom

Bellator MMA has been waiting years for a consistent broadcast deal in the UK and Ireland. Now two have arrived at once
Football
Global

Brazilian top-tier clubs are weighing up two major offers for their international media and stadium advertising rights
Football
Russia

Web portal Rambler has acquired English Premier League rights in Russia, moving the country’s sports broadcast market further into the digital realm.
Tennis
Global

This month’s Australian Open, which concluded on Sunday night, marked the beginning of a new era in Australian sports broadcasting.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
New Zealand

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has secured a good increase for its media rights across Australia and New Zealand, in a new five-year deal with ESPN
Football
Latin America

ESPN has paid a premium to secure Serie A and Ligue 1 rights in Latin America and the Caribbean, boosting its European football portfolio after missing out on the English Premier League
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Russia

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s new three-year deal in Russia and the CIS states will see the creation of a new pay-television channel, mostly thanks to the profile of undefeated lightweight champion K...
Football
United Kingdom

The expected collapse of Eleven Sports’ UK business has pushed IMG back to square one in its bid to stir up competition in the country and ruined the best-laid plans of multiple mixed martial arts promotions.