Roku Orders Doc Series ‘Fight Inc: Inside the UFC’
09.11.2023 - 14:03
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Roku is working with the UFC to create a three-part original doc series, Fight Inc: Inside the UFC.
The series will stream on The Roku Channel, providing a behind-the-scenes look at pivotal moments during the UFC’s 30th anniversary year. The mixed martial arts org celebrates its anniversary this Saturday (November 11) with fight night at Madison Square Garden.
Fight Inc: Inside the UFCwill include access to UFC CEO Dana White and his team as they peel back the curtain for a look at the daily grind and endless problem-solving in the fight business, including rebuilding fight cards on the fly for major events. The series will also chronicle key storylines of the UFS’s the biggest stars, including the story of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as he prepares to return after a three-year hiatus. Jones is considered the greatest fighter in UFC history by many.
It will also chart the emergence of bantamweight Sean O’Malley, and feature Israel Adesanya, Volkanovski and Amanda Nunes, who is among the greatest female fighters.
“For 30 years, the UFC has enthralled millions of fans around the world with an athletic competition unlike any other. Roku Original series ‘Fight Inc: Inside the UFC’ commemorates three decades of this iconic organization, while also giving audiences an exclusive look into the UFC of today,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media.
“‘Fight Inc: Inside the UFC’ gives our audience a front row seat and unprecedented access into one the world’s most exciting sports. As we expand our Roku Sports offering, we look forward to bringing millions of viewers the opportunity to discover unique and exclusive programming from their favorite professional sports teams and leagues, both