Cagepotato has the scoop:

Luckily, that's about to change. Sources close to the situation tell CagePotato that the dispute will come quietly to an end next week, with DirecTV subscribers once again able to purchase Versus as part of a special sports tier. While it won't come in time for this weekend's WEC card, MMA fans with DirecTV should have the opportunity to purchase the channel by the time the UFC runs its first event on the network later this month.

If correct it is just a damn shame that they couldn't end it the blackout before WEC 47. Most likely hockey's impressive Olympics showing helped expediate the deal as the playoffs are fast approaching.

SBN coverage of WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz