Channel 5 picks up UFC event

UK commercial broadcaster Channel 5 has acquired rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Fight Night in London on March 8.

Channel 5 will show live coverage over the main fight at 9pm followed by highlights of the other bouts at 11pm.

It will be the first time that a UFC event will be broadcast live to a free-to-air audience in the country.

The broadcaster struck the deal directly with the UFC.