World Extreme Cagefighting has renewed its broadcast deal with the Versus Network, UFC President Dana White said Friday at a Q and A session for its fight club fans. White didn’t divulge specifics about the new agreement.
WEC, also owned by UFC promoters Zuffa LLC, hosts bouts in the 135, 145, and 155-pound divisions.
Answering a question about the possible merger of Zuffa’s two brands, White said the media “terrorized” him over the issue in the past, but he hoped the new deal would put the speculation to rest.
White also acknowledged that the company had discussed integrating the two brands, but it will not be happening “anytime soon,” with the new deal in place.
Versus, available on the DISH Network and other carriers, was dropped by major carrier Direct TV on Sept. 1 after the two entities could not come to a new contract arrangement. The two are reportedly still in negotiations.
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