Fight Channel pins down expanded UFC partnership

European satellite and cable television channel the Fight Channel has expanded its rights deal with mixed martial arts organisation the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Fight Channel, which specialises in combat sports, has previously broadcast UFC events across a host of markets and has added to its portfolio with content including The Ultimate Fighter US reality show, along with specialised programming, documentaries and archive material.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it covers the markets of Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, FYR Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.