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There leaving it a bit late to give word on where this is going to be screened now Setanta is gone arent they? 10 days to go? Keep looking on the site every day but cant see any news on it just says info "coming soon".

FANS of mixed martial arts in the UK have been boosted by the news UFC 100 will definitely air live on July 11.

Speculation has mounted that the event would be screened on Bravo on tape delay following Setanta's collapse last week.

But we can reveal the main card from the Mandalay Bay spectacular will be broadcast in its entirety as it happens.

We understand Virgin 1 is favourite to screen the extravaganza — which looks set to be the biggest event in MMA history.

Speaking exclusively to SunSport, the UFC's UK president, Marshall Zelaznik said: "I'd like to guarantee our loyal British and Irish fans that UFC 100 will be LIVE on television over here.

"You won't have to wait to see the biggest event in UFC history. UFC 100 will be live in the UK."

The showpiece sees Brock Lesnar clash with Frank Mir in a heavyweight title unification bout in the main event.

Welterweight star Georges St Pierre also puts his title on the line against rising Brazilian star Thiago Alves, while Britain's biggest MMA fighter Michael Bisping pits his wits against legendary American middleweight Dan Henderson.

In a further boost, it is claimed SIX TV channels are battling it out for the rights to screen fight cards following Setanta's demise.

Zelaznik added: "We've got some very exciting options on the table and I expect to be able to make an annoucement by Monday."

ESPN are said to have lodged a huge bid to become the new home of the UFC in the UK and are the frontrunners to seal a long-term contract with the promotion — probably starting with UFC 101 in August.

But they face a challenge from Five, who are keen on bringing MMA to a mainstream audience.

Although Five cannot match ESPN's financial clout, the lure of terrestrial television may help swing them the deal in favour of their subscription-based rivals.

Sky Sports are also in the running, even though they lost out to Setanta two years ago.

Bravo are also interested in screening live fights, but Virgin 1 would seem a better fit if an agreement with ESPN or Five cannot be reached.

Insiders at Virgin 1 were reportedly amazed at the viewing figures season nine of The Ultimate Fighter produced considering the minimal advertising spend the show received.

Over 380,000 people watched the TUF 9 finale on the channel earlier this month and the UFC are said to be delighted with those figures.

Source: TheSun.co.uk

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Good news!!!

Would be so good for MMA if channel 5 did get the deal, but cant see UFC passing up on the kind of offer that SKY, Bravo, ESPN or Virgin would be willing to offer.

I think whoever it goes to will probably end up being better than if Satanta still had it anyway.

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Does anyone know what channel this is on yet? and is it gonna be pay per view?

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UFC 100 will air live on Sky, but not Freeview or Virgin Media

The UFC announced this afternoon (Thurs) that the UFC 100 show will indeed be broadcast live in the UK this Saturday night/Sunday morning - but only to those with a Sky TV dish or a computer with a broadband connection.

Starting at 9pm on Saturday evening on Sky channel 433 (formerly Racing World), a look back at the greatest fights in the history of the UFC will air, followed by the UFC 100 Countdown show, and then the live event beginning at 3am UK time.

The bad news is that Virgin Media (V-box) customers will NOT be able to see the event on their screens. They will instead have to tune in to UFC.com, where the show will air live, free to everyone in the UK.

Furthermore, those living in the Republic of Ireland AND Northern Ireland will be able to see UFC 100 on Setanta Ireland. Northern Ireland viewers have previously had many Setanta Ireland programmes encrypted due to the Province's status as a country of the United Kingdom, but the channel will be opened up to viewers north of the border on this occasion.

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This has just been announced. Brilliant news for all UK MMA fans!

Sky and Setanta Ireland have agreed to broadcast the forthcoming UFC 100 tournament to viewers in the UK and Ireland.

Last month, the UFC terminated its UK and Ireland broadcasting deal with Setanta Sports, leading to fears about coverage of the fighting tournament in the UK.

It was recently confirmed that Setanta Ireland would broadcast the tournament to homes in the Republic of Ireland, but it was not until today that a UK broadcast partner was announced.

The event will be shown live on Sky channel 433 and on Setanta Ireland, as well as on the official UFC UK website, free of charge.

Coverage from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Nevada will start at 3am BST on July 11.

hahha.... a minute to slow Jarrod!!

Funny though considering I actually heard the news from you first!! lol

Stole your glory a bit there ay!! hahaha.....

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Finally!!! And good news that I have SKY. Finish work before 3 Sunday morning so perfect timing

CHANNEL 433 the racing channel why that channel oh well iam not complaining only is trhere a racing channel hd lol

Quick update on 433. It's only active from 11pm on an evening and the last night said that to activate the channel yo have to call Setanta