Bellator MMA has partnered with United Kingdom broadcaster Channel 5 to televise its European Series live on terrestrial TV in 2019.
The California-based promotion announced the partnership on Wednesday. As a result of the deal, Channel 5 will hold exclusive broadcast rights to at least six U.K. and European Bellator events over the course of the year.
The agreement begins on Saturday with Bellator Newcastle, which takes place at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England and is headlined by a lightweight clash between Patricky Freire and Ryan Scope. Former reality TV star Aaron Chalmers squares off against Corey Browning in the lightweight co-main event.