Mixed Martial Arts
UFC strengthens Russian presence with VGTRK deal
Russian state broadcaster VGTRK has acquired rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s entire programme of mixed martial arts events throughout 2015.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From December 11 to January 14
Media rights clips from December 11 to January 14.
Fight Sports broadens reach through TeliaSonera tie-up
The Fight Sports pay-television channel will launch in Sweden and Finland after media company CSI Sports, the owner of the channel, agreed a carriage deal with telecommunications company TeliaSonera.
UFC in talks with German broadcast partners after ban overturned
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is reportedly in talks with two German broadcasters after the overturning of a five-year ban from broadcast television for the mixed martial arts series.
Kombat Sport to launch dedicated UFC channel through Numericable
Pay-television broadcaster Kombat Sport has agreed a deal to launch a channel dedicated to the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organisation, which will be available exclusively through French pay-television operator Numericable.
UFC awards next cycle of rights in Canada
The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series has awarded rights in Canada to pay-television broadcasters TSN, RDS and Fight Network.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From October 2 to 15
Media rights clips from October 2 to 15
Spike to launch on UK Freeview platform
Spike, the US pay-television brand that features a variety of martial arts properties, is to launch in the UK market following parent media company Viacom’s takeover of UK commercial broadcaster Channel 5.
Electus to push Bellator MMA globally
US multimedia entertainment studio Electus has acquired the international distribution rights for the Bellator MMA mixed martial arts organisation.
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.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From September 18 to October 1
Media rights clips from September 18 to October 1
3e to show UFC in Ireland
Irish commercial broadcaster TV3 has acquired rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series.
World Series of Fighting to enter pay-per-view business
The World Series of Fighting mixed martial arts series has unveiled a new pay-per-view revenue sharing model that will see a share of the revenue generated from each broadcast distributed to fighters.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From August 21 to September 3
Media rights clips from August 21 to September 3
UFC enhances connection with TV3 in Ireland
Irish commercial broadcaster TV3 has agreed a rights deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series.
Fight Sports to launch in Spain through Ono deal
The Fight Sports pay-television channel will launch in Spain after media company CSI Sports, the owner of the channel, agreed a multi-year carriage deal with pay-television operator Ono.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From June 26 to July 9
Media rights clips from June 26 to July 9
Kombat Sport to show inaugural MMA Worlds
The Kombat Sport pay-television channel has agreed a deal with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) to broadcast highlights of the inaugural Mixed Martial Arts World Championships in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.