Dana White got the opportunity on Saturday to do something he loves more than the UFC. And that is denounce allegedly false media reports. A web site reported the potential expansion of The Apex last month which would serve to have more events at the facility. White dismissed the reports as false stating that the […]
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UFC 319 attendance, gate, and bonuses
UFC 319 took place Saturday night in Chicago, Illinois. The promotion handed out 4 Promotional Bonuses. Tim Elliott cut his hair and earned a Performance Bonus with a second-round submission of up-and-coming Kai Asakara. Carlos Prates earned his $50K bonus with a KO of Geoff Neal via spinning back elbow in the first round. Interestingly […]
What will become of the PPV points?
Will fans flock to Paramount?
With the acquisition of the UFC media rights to Paramount, the question becomes if fans will bolster the subscription base of Paramount+. David Ellison, Paramount’s CEO and Chair indicated to Puck’s Matthew Belloni that the UFC deal was a harbinger of things to come for the company. The UFC deal was the splashy, newsworthy event […]
UFC heads to Paramount in blockbuster $7.7B deal
The UFC announced that it will move all of its media to Paramount in 2026 with all of its numbered events airing on its digital network and CBS. Its Fight Nights will air on the digital platform. The deal is worth $1.1 billion over 7 years starting in 2026. It effectively ends the UFC’s relationship […]