UFC expanding worldwide reach

Ten years ago the UFC was not allowed on television. Today its reach is worldwide, and growing.

UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones, March 21, will air on a host of countries outside of the U.S., including:

Australia – FUEL TV

Brazil – Sport TV

Canada – Rogers Sportsnet

Croatia – Nova (website only)

Denmark – Canal 9

Germany – DSF

Israel – Ego TV

Mexico – Televisa

North Africa/Middle East – Showtime Arabia

Phillippines – Balls

South Korea – IB Sports

Sweden – TV4 Sport

Thailand – TrueVisions

U.K. – ESPN

Further, UFC today announced it has reached a long-term agreement with ASN, the first 24-hour HD sports channel in Asia to distribute UFC programs in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Macau, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

ASN will officially launch UFC programming on April 10 with UFC 112: SILVA vs. MAIA, a live event taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and featuring two world title fights. In addition to broadcasting live UFC events, ASN will also feature UFC® Unleashed™, a compilation highlight show featuring some of the best fight action in UFC history as well as select seasons of The Ultimate Fighter® reality television series.

Asia is a huge market for us, it has a deep-rooted history and appreciation for the martial arts. We are thrilled to be working with ASN and to deliver the UFC to all of our fans in Asia, said Dana White, UFC President.

Launched in 2009, ASN broadcasts exclusive action from some of America’s biggest sports leagues including the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), NCAA college championship basketball and football and NASCAR. Other programs include Formula Drift and extreme sports. With about 20 live games or events per week, ASN brings to Asian audiences more American sports action than ever before.