The deal calls for taped programming through 2014 and 25 live "in-territory" events annually starting in 2015.

"Maybe we'll do that 🍇 'Road to the Championship' week before and after there.

We're still working through the logistics now."

"[The new deal] sends a message 🍇 that FOX has made a decision to work with Bellator in this incredibly important region, and from a Bellator-centric perspective, 🍇 that's a spectacular message," Rebney said.

For more on Bellator's upcoming schedule, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of the 🍇 site.