Benfica TV picks up UFC rights

Benfica TV, the pay-television channel operated by Portuguese Primeira Liga football club Benfica, has acquired rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series.

The exclusive deal will run for three years, from 2015-16 to 2017-18.

Benfica TV already has rights for football’s top divisions in Portugal, France and Italy as well as the Spanish Cup and Supercopa tournaments.