UFC to feature on Irish free-to-air television for first time

Commercial broadcaster TV3 has acquired the Irish media rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight Night Dublin mixed martial arts event.

TV3 will broadcast live coverage of the event via its 3e free-to-air channel. UFC Fight Night Dublin will be headlined by a bout between Irish fighter Conor McGregor (pictured) and Brazil's Diego Brandao.

TV3 will also broadcast a number of dedicated features and programmes in the run up to the event.

The deal marks the first time that a UFC event will be broadcast on a free-to-air basis in Ireland.

UFC Fight Night Dublin will take place at the O2 Arena in Dublin on July 19.