Univision Buys Stake in Mma Firm Combate Global as Sports Rights Heat Up (Exclusive)
Univision is making a big bet on mixed martial arts.
The Spanish-language media giant is acquiring an equity stake in the Mma firm Combate Global, seeking to own a piece of the burgeoning combat sports marketplace, and giving it an ownership stake in one of its most important content partners.
The companies aren’t discussing the terms of the deal, but it is described as “significant,” with Univision committed to helping grow the firm globally. The investment also comes as Univision prepares to merge with Televisa, creating the world’s largest Spanish-language media company.
“It made all the sense in ...
The Spanish-language media giant is acquiring an equity stake in the Mma firm Combate Global, seeking to own a piece of the burgeoning combat sports marketplace, and giving it an ownership stake in one of its most important content partners.
The companies aren’t discussing the terms of the deal, but it is described as “significant,” with Univision committed to helping grow the firm globally. The investment also comes as Univision prepares to merge with Televisa, creating the world’s largest Spanish-language media company.
“It made all the sense in ...
- 7/28/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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