Andre Yoskowitz
18 May 2010 1:31
Roku, the company behind the popular streaming set-top boxes of the same name, has struck a deal with the UFC this week, giving users a chance to stream all major UFC events for the foreseeable future.
The set-top makers first hit the market in 2008 with the Netflix Player, which was created, as the name implies, to stream Netflix's "Watch Instantly" movie collection.
Since then, Roku has updated to include Amazon VOD, Major League Baseball and more content.
Roku adds that the UFC deal includes HD streaming, even for the PPV events.
A subscription to UFC Vault is $60 for six months, or each individual fight costs $2. PPV events, which normally cost up to $45 though your cable box, will cost $45 through Roku as well.
The first event available will be the May 29th fight between champions Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans. A 3Mbps Internet connection is suggested.