Sportsnet signs on for four more years of UFC

TORONTO - Rogers Sportsnet has signed a new four-year agreement for the rights to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) television events in Canada.Sportsnet said that it will have a consistent schedule of UFC programming including preliminary fights of UFC pay-per-view events and UFC Fight Night events, and has established the home sports position for the 10 p.m. (ET) timeslot for The Ultimate Fighter series. In addition, it will provide UFC content on a non-exclusive basis across other platforms.“This deal cements our commitment to bring fans the best UFC coverage in Canada,” said Scott Moore, president of Rogers Broadcasting, in the announcement. “Sportsnet...