UFC Signs Broadcast Deal with FIVE in the UK
The UFC announced on Tuesday it has signed a television broadcast deal with the FIVE network in the UK.
The channel, capable of reaching over 54 million viewers, will air a newly created hour-long UFC program entitled UFC: Main Event, which will feature some of the top UFC fights from recent events.
The program is set to debut at midnight on Monday, September 14.
New episodes of the show will then air on Sunday nights at midnight.
“This is a huge step for the UFC in the UK,” said UFC UK Division President Marshall Zelaznik. “We are delighted to partner up with FIVE – who are trailblazers in their approach to both sports and programming – and bring the best bouts and the world’s greatest fighters to the largest possible audience. We know we are going to create a whole new generation of UFC fans on FIVE. The UFC continues to smash records at the biggest arenas in the British Isles for our live events and form partnerships with the biggest names in British broadcasting.”
Also, FIVE USA will begin airing The Ultimate Fighter series on Saturday nights.
The Ultimate Fighter 10: Heavyweights will debut on the channel on Saturday, September 19, at 11 p.m. BST.
“TUF 10 is the most exciting series yet. The dynamic between coaches Rampage and Rashad is something we’ve not seen in a long time. These guys can’t stand each other and want their guys to win at all costs. Plus, we have some gigantic men as well as gigantic talents looking to fight their way to stardom.”
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