UFC expands US coverage with Fite TV deal

The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organisation has signed a digital partnership with combat sports network Fite TV, through which it will stream pay-per-view events in the United States.

The agreement will allow fans to stream events through the Fite app and via Fite.tv.

Customers who use the app will also be able to stream all Fite programming on any Wi-Fi-connected television.

The partnership begins with the UFC 215: Johnson vs. Borg event, which takes place this Saturday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. The event will be available for $59.99 (€50.45) through the Fite TV app and Fite.tv.

Fite TV has streamed more than 500 live combat sports events since launching in February 2016.