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This is major because I guess he realized people weren't gonna be paying these high ass prices for these fights to watch on PPV.
Now it's time for boxing to do the same.
That, plus I bet 3/4 of us are using IPTV or some other way to watch these fights.
Ridiculous to be charging someone $80 for 5 fights in today's world.
Right, especially when these big fights only come once a month and year and not every fight deserves to be on PPV.
Times are hard now and people don't have the money to be spending watching these PPV fights for $60,$70&$80.
WWE is starting to get on that train now to have people watch these PPV events which should be affordable.
But the NFL is a greedy bastard, but they're just gonna make more people illegally stream games until they come to their senses and do what Dana white did to allow fans to watch games for 1 affordable price.
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I think paramount+ had more money to spend compared to all those other networks and Dana white is gonna join the network who would pay him the most.
Paramount secures UFC rights in the U.S. in US$7.7 billion deal
Skydance-owned Paramount will become the exclusive U.S. home of Ultimate Fighting Championship under a seven-year rights deal with TKO Group Holdings, starting in 2026, that is valued at around US$7.7 billion, the companies said on Monday.
UFC shifts away from pay-per-view model in U.S. amid rights deal with Paramount
Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday.
Dana White didn't see UFC-Paramount deal coming, dishes on non-PPV era expectations
Dana White sheds light on the UFC and Paramount deciding to ditching the pay-per-view model as part of their $7.7 billion broadcast agreement.
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Skydance-owned Paramount will become the exclusive U.S. home of Ultimate Fighting Championship under a seven-year rights deal with TKO Group Holdings, starting in 2026, that is valued at around US$7.7 billion, the companies said on Monday.
Paramount shares were up 4.2 per cent in premarket trading.
The company will carry the UFC’s full U.S. slate of 13 numbered events and 30 Fight Nights on its Paramount+ streaming service, with select numbered events simulcast on its CBS broadcast network. The media company also said it may pursue UFC rights in other markets as they become available.
'Rampage' Jackson reacts to Elijah Smith recreating iconic slam KO at UFC on ESPN 72
"Rampage" Jackson shared a video comparison of his slam knockout in PRIDE and Elijah Smith's brutal finish at UFC Vegas 109.
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Son of ex-UFC fighter shouts out ‘Rampage’ Jackson with insane slam KO at UFC Vegas 109
Elijah Smith, son of former UFC fighter Gilbert Smith, shouted out 'Rampage' Jackson after scoring an all-time slam KO at UFC Vegas 109.
I have paramount for Champions League so this mawfuckin great.
I'm just looking forward to being able to watch the prelim fights either later the same night or the next day.
Hate that they ESPN took the replays off of ESPN+!! That was the only reason I was subscribing.
The Paramount deal is better for a lot of people. You get a ton more programming for your 13 bucks than with ESPN+.
Khamzat looks like a giant next to Dricus.
I doubt these fighters got a raise, dana white is known for not giving his fighters more money.
True, but 1.1 Billion per year. They better get together and demand more paper.
True, but I doubt they will demand anything since they've should've been doing that when UFC was on ESPN.
Good luck with him thinking that.
Dana White cares about his own pockets and not his fighters.
UFC to host first-ever White House fight next year, CEO Dana White says
By JACOB WENDLER
08/12/2025
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/12/ufc-white-house-july4-fight-00505297
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will host a fight at the White House on July 4, 2026, UFC CEO Dana White told CBS News on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump teased the possibility of a UFC fight on the White House grounds last month at an event kicking off a yearlong celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday, which will include events across the country.
White said he spoke with Trump about the plans Monday night, and that an in-person meeting is planned for later this month. Trump reached out to White about the fight and delegated planning to his daughter Ivanka Trump, White said.
“It is definitely going to happen,” White said on “CBS Mornings” Tuesday. “Think about this. ... July 4th, 250th birthday of the United States of America, live from CBS from the White House.”
A person familiar with the White House’s planning said it expects to host the fight on July 4 of next
White and Trump have long enjoyed a close relationship: Trump was an early supporter of the fighting league, hosting a UFC fight at his Atlantic City casino in 2001, and White has been a vocal supporter of the president’s political ambitions.
White also introduced Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention and spoke at Trump’s October rally at Madison Square Garden.
The plans come on the heels of a multibillion-dollar streaming deal between the UFC and CBS and Paramount+, giving the network extensive television and streaming rights. Trump and his administration had previously scrutinized Paramount amid its merger with Skydance.
By JACOB WENDLER
08/12/2025
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/12/ufc-white-house-july4-fight-00505297
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will host a fight at the White House on July 4, 2026, UFC CEO Dana White told CBS News on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump teased the possibility of a UFC fight on the White House grounds last month at an event kicking off a yearlong celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday, which will include events across the country.
White said he spoke with Trump about the plans Monday night, and that an in-person meeting is planned for later this month. Trump reached out to White about the fight and delegated planning to his daughter Ivanka Trump, White said.
“It is definitely going to happen,” White said on “CBS Mornings” Tuesday. “Think about this. ... July 4th, 250th birthday of the United States of America, live from CBS from the White House.”
A person familiar with the White House’s planning said it expects to host the fight on July 4 of next
White and Trump have long enjoyed a close relationship: Trump was an early supporter of the fighting league, hosting a UFC fight at his Atlantic City casino in 2001, and White has been a vocal supporter of the president’s political ambitions.
White also introduced Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention and spoke at Trump’s October rally at Madison Square Garden.
The plans come on the heels of a multibillion-dollar streaming deal between the UFC and CBS and Paramount+, giving the network extensive television and streaming rights. Trump and his administration had previously scrutinized Paramount amid its merger with Skydance.
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