According to Adam Smith of MMAPayout.com The UFC is in serious negotiations with FOX. Apparently, White met with FOX executives earlier this month and the two sides are progressing toward a network deal.

There have also been rumors of a possible deal with ESPN. Our sources have confirmed that the two sides have been in periodic discussions since last fall but have yet to reach a deal. Sources at MMAPayout have stated that that ESPN has yet to decide whether or not they would like to pick up MMA programing or coverage.