While the UFC's most recent pay-per-view event, UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi was unavailable on DISH Network due to a contractual dispute, the two companies have come to an agreement just 24 hours prior to what could be one of the MMA juggernaut's biggest events of the year.
Saturday's UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier pay-per-view will be available on the satellite television service, according to an announcement from UFC officials on Friday.
“UFC is pleased to announce the renewal of a multi-year partnership with DISH Network L.L.C. to continue providing all of the biggest and most anticipated UFC Pay-Per-View (PPV) events of the year to DISH’s approximately 14 million customers. The agreement will provide UFC fans the opportunity to tune in, this Saturday, May 23 for an epic night of fights, featuring two championship bouts on UFC 187: JOHNSON vs. CORMIER at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT,” read a prepared statement.
Terms of the deal were not made public.
“We are thrilled that DISH will continue to carry UFC PPV events and featured content,” said Marshall Zelaznik, UFC Chief Content Officer. “Together with DISH, we will continue to deliver all of our premium content for years to come.”
Saturday's UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier pay-per-view will be available on the satellite television service, according to an announcement from UFC officials on Friday.
“UFC is pleased to announce the renewal of a multi-year partnership with DISH Network L.L.C. to continue providing all of the biggest and most anticipated UFC Pay-Per-View (PPV) events of the year to DISH’s approximately 14 million customers. The agreement will provide UFC fans the opportunity to tune in, this Saturday, May 23 for an epic night of fights, featuring two championship bouts on UFC 187: JOHNSON vs. CORMIER at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT,” read a prepared statement.
Terms of the deal were not made public.
“We are thrilled that DISH will continue to carry UFC PPV events and featured content,” said Marshall Zelaznik, UFC Chief Content Officer. “Together with DISH, we will continue to deliver all of our premium content for years to come.”
