UFC & Televisa Networks Enter Distribution Tie-Up

MEXICO CITY: The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Televisa Networks have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement to bring UFC programming to 20 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America through the launch of a 24-hour channel.

The subscription network will become available in late 2013. Across Latin America, excluding Brazil, viewers will have access to Championship fights and more than 35 live events per year. With the addition of legendary fights from the UFC, PRIDE FC, WEC and Strikeforce, the total content comes to more than 20,000 hours. The UFC Channel will also feature original programming, including reality series, all broadcast in Spanish.

"The launch of the UFC Channel is a game changer for our sport and its fans throughout Latin America. We are giving millions of fans across the region complete access to all our live events and programming for the first time," said Lorenzo Fertitta, owner and co-founder of Zuffa, parent entity of the UFC. "UFC is the fastest growing sports organization in history and with the strength of Latin America’s premier media group Televisa, the UFC Channel will become the fastest growing sports network in television history."

Bruce Boren, the general manager of Televisa Networks, said: "The new UFC Channel occupies a coveted position in both sports entertainment and lifestyle ecosystems. Through live fights, UFC classic bouts, Strikeforce, PRIDE, and other related content for the mixed martial arts fans, this 24/7 channel further strengthens Televisa Networks’ offering."