Pick to bring free-to-air UFC coverage to UK

UK free-to-air digital-terrestrial television channel Pick has acquired rights for two upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts events.

Pick snapped up rights for UFC Fight Night Gonzaga v Cro Cop 2 on April 11 and UFC Fight Night Berlin on June 20.

The events will be live on numerous operators, including Freesat and Freview, in the UK and Ireland.

The Gonzaga v Cro Cop 2 event will take place in Krakow, Poland and feature London born Jimi Manuwa v Polish star Jan Blachowicz.