UFC reportedly strikes a deal with ESPN

ESPN has struck a deal with UFC to broadcast events in the UK, according to the UK Sun. To read the full story, visit the UK Sun.

Powell's POV: There have been rumors of a deal between UFC and ESPN. It remains to be seen whether there's more to the deal of if it's exclusive to UK television. There is a conference call scheduled for Friday, and Dana White will likely set the record straight on a number of rumors regarding television deals, Fedor negotiations, and the rumored signings of Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort, and other fighters.