UFC Signs Broadcast Partnership With RMC Sport

UFC, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization, has announced a new broadcast partnership with RMC Sport to show all UFC events in France.

Keenly anticipated by MMA fans in region, this partnership will cover all main events in France (including French Overseas territories) and Monaco exclusively and Andorra, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland and Mauritius non-exclusively. The prelims will also be aired when there is a local French athlete competing.

This last year has seen many considerable milestones for MMA in France, including the legalization of the sport and consequently the development of MMA training and coaching under the guidance of the French Boxing Federation (FFB), and the authorization from the French Broadcast Authority (CSA) to allow the broadcasting of MMA events in France. French UFC athletes continue to have huge success in the organization, demonstrating the strength of the sport.

David Shaw, UFC Senior Vice President, International and Content, said: “We have developed a great partnership with RMC over the years. They have shown great enthusiasm, the most marked interest and drive to promote and develop our sport. We are very happy to open a new chapter in our shared goal to support the growth of MMA in France.”

Arthur Dreyfuss, Managing Director of Altice Médias, added “RMC SPORT is the long-standing partner of the UFC and, with this new strong commitment, we are showing our dedication to the sport and the ever increasing fanbase in France. RMC SPORT responds to the strong expectations from subscribers and the desire to keep attractive sports rights. Combining RMC SPORT’s expertise in broadcasting sporting events with that of the UFC promises viewers exceptional moments of sport across our channels.”