Mixed Martial Arts
FIC signs OTT deals to broaden Fox Sports’ reach in Asia
The Fox International Channels broadcast division of media company 21st Century Fox has linked up with several Asian media companies to make its Fox Sports content available on an OTT basis in the region.
Fox Sports Asia strikes UFC renewal
Fox Sports Asia, the regional subsidiary of 21st Century Fox’s broadcast arm Fox International Channels, has secured a new rights deal for the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series.
UFC engaged in renewal talks as US partner drops event
US pay-television provider Dish Network will not show the latest pay-per-view event from mixed martial arts series the Ultimate Fighting Championship this Saturday, with the two parties in talks over renewing their deal.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From March 26 to April 15
Media rights clips from March 26 to April 15
Cage Fury Fighting Championship hails ‘game-changing’ CBS Sports Network deal
US pay-television broadcaster CBS Sports Network has struck a deal with the Cage Fury Fighting Championship to broadcast at least four events from the mixed martial arts series on an exclusive basis in 2015.
Extreme Sports Channel picks up UFC rights in Poland
Pay-television broadcaster Extreme Sports Channel (ESC) has acquired rights in Poland for the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series.
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.
ESPN Player gives BAMMA coverage in Europe
Sports broadcaster ESPN has agreed to provide live coverage of British Association of Mixed Martial Arts events in Europe through its digital streaming service ESPN Player.
ESPN Player launches dedicated channel for MMA series
Sports broadcaster ESPN has launched a new channel dedicated to the Extreme Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series on its ESPN Player live and on-demand sports streaming service.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From February 26 to March 11
Media rights clips from February 26 to March 11
UFC secures rights deal in Czech Republic and Slovakia
The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series has entered into a broadcast partnership with Czech commercial and pay-television broadcaster Nova.
Fox pins down UFC rights in Netherlands
Pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has agreed a two-year rights deal for rights in the Netherlands to mixed martial arts series the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Court ruling opens Germany to UFC
A broadcast deal in Germany – which is close to being agreed – is an important staging post for mixed martial arts promoter Ultimate Fighting Championship in its assault on Europe.
David Allen, Ultimate Fighting Championship SVP and manager of EMEA, and James Elliott, content & distribution director EMEA
Interview with David Allen, Ultimate Fighting Championship SVP and manager of EMEA, and James Elliott, content & distribution director EMEA, on the promoter’s European distribution strategy.
Bellator MMA series expands reach
New rights deals for the Bellator mixed martial arts series have been agreed in Australia, Croatia, Italy, Portugal and Spain, while contracts have also been extended in a number of other territories.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From January 15 to January 28
Media rights clips from January 15 to January 28
RTL9 strikes Bellator rights deal
International pay-television channel RTL9 has acquired rights for the Bellator mixed martial arts (MMA) series.
De La Hoya TV signs up content partner
Australian television content group DSI by Inverleigh has announced a three-year partnership with De La Hoya TV ahead of the US network’s spring 2015 launch.