UFC ends relationship with Setanta

The UFC have ended their relationship with UK sports channel Setanta.

The UFC have ended their TV deal, as Setanta are close to slipping into administration.

Marshall Zelaznik, president of the UFC’s UK division, told The Sun: “It was with great regret that we ended the relationship with Setanta.

“Over the last two years, Setanta has helped the UFC become the biggest indoor sporting event in the British Isles.

“They were the right partner for us at the right time as we continued to build the sport of mixed martial arts and our brand.

“Throughout the last few weeks we have been kept informed of the situation at Setanta.

“Therefore, we are in a position to ensure our UK and Eire fans will not miss any of this summer’s huge UFC events — commencing with UFC 100 in July.

“We will be announcing the new home of UFC shortly but assure our fans they won’t miss any of the upcoming super-fights.”

Zelaznik added: “On behalf of the UFC I want to wish the team at Setanta all the strength to get through what must be very difficult times.

“We have worked very closely with the entire Setanta team over the past years and wish them the best of luck in the future.”

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