Mixed Martial Arts
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.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From June 12 to June 25
Media rights clips from June 12 to June 25
Anthem enhances US exposure for Fight Network and FNTSY Sports Network
North American media company Anthem Media has agreed a deal with Cablevision for the media and telecommunications company to carry its Fight Network and FNTSY Sports Network.
UFC agrees landmark Japanese partnership
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has agreed a development partnership with fellow mixed martial arts series Vale Tudo Japan that will lead to the formation of a new televised series in the country.
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.
UFC targets content expansion following Invicta deal
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has agreed a multi-year content deal with fellow mixed martial arts series Invicta Fighting Championships, with UFC president Dana White suggesting he is keen to add further content to the UFCFightPass.com digital streaming service.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From May 29 to June 11
Media rights clips from May 29 to June 11
IMG secures World Series of Fighting rights deals
The IMG Media agency has agreed new deals for rights to the World Series of Fighting mixed martial arts series.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From May 15 to May 28
Media rights clips from May 15 to May 28
NBC Sports Group expands MMA deal
The NBC Sports Group division of media company NBCUniversal has extended and expanded a rights deal for the World Series of Fighting mixed martial arts series.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From March 27 to April 9
Media rights clips from March 27 to April 9
ESPN deal gives US exposure to MMA’s Bamma
UK mixed martial arts promotion Bamma has announced a rights deal with ESPN3 - the online streaming service of US sports broadcaster ESPN.
Saran Media expands UFC relationship with Iceland deal
Mixed martial arts series the Ultimate Fighting Championship has expanded its agreement with Saran Media to allow the agency to distribute UFC rights in Iceland until January 2017.