THQ has made an exclusive, worldwide agreement to publish games based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship through 2011.

Based on the agreement, the video games will feature many of the past and present UFC superstars and UFC champions. Rights also include all other UFC event content including the famed Octagon.

“Ultimate Fighting Championship and THQ represent the perfect marriage of rich content and proven development capabilities,” says Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. “The UFC brand has seen tremendous growth in recent years with wild popularity among the core gaming demographic. This relationship serves as an extraordinary addition to THQ’s world-class license portfolio as we continue to expand our competitive sports offering.”

Under the terms of the agreement, THQ has obtained the rights to create games for all consoles, PC and handheld platforms, in addition to certain wireless rights. Rights also include online, downloadable and multi-player capabilities in connection with the various gaming systems.