The UFC's opportunity to secure a new broadcast rights deal officially opens in January 2025, but discussions regarding the next contract commence even earlier.
Currently, ESPN holds the rights to all UFC content, including pay-per-view broadcasts, under a seven-year deal inked with the promotion after a stint on FOX. The collaboration between the UFC and ESPN has proven lucrative for both entities, particularly contributing to the substantial growth of ESPN+ as the primary streaming platform for the MMA organization.
On Saturday, Page finally made his much-anticipated UFC debut, securing a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland in the highlighted main card bout at UFC 299. Staying true to his style, Page kicked off the spectacle before the fight even began with an entrance inspired by WWE’s Undertaker. However, it seems that Page initially had even grander plans that the UFC ultimately vetoed.
More action from UK-based Cage Warriors takes place on Saturday afternoon (US time.) After Graham Boylan's promotion holds an "Unplugged" event on Friday, Manchester's...
Best Actor? Don't bother! Best Picture? Who cares?! Best Fighter in the Flyweight Division? Now, that's what we want to know about. On Sunday night, the film...
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier, having engaged in two fights each against Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje, is well-positioned to provide insights into the outcome of the "BMF" title bout at UFC 300.
ONE 166 went down from Qatar on Friday, March 1st, and it didn't come without some hiccups. Some may not think so, but looking at it from an outside, semi-biased perspective, two disqualifications seem harsh.
One was an illegal slam in a title fight, the other was due to inactivity, and a red card was given.
Let's dive into that system.
