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UFC President Dana White

Dana White: NFL said ‘How the f— did we not get this money’ after UFC’s $7.7B deal

"How did we not know that money was sitting out?"

By Drew Lerner OnJun 21, 2026 0
Mauricio Ruffy celebrates after winning against Michael Chandler (not pictured) during UFC Freedom 250 at White House South Lawn.

It’s no Super Bowl, but UFC Freedom 250 draws 7 million viewers on Paramount+

An impressive number for UFC and Paramount in the first event of their seven-year, $7.7-billion deal.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 18, 2026 0
Josh Hokit fights Derrick Lewis

UFC, Paramount never planned to simulcast White House event on CBS, per report

"UFC and Paramount always planned to have Sunday’s White House card streamed exclusively on Paramount+"

By Drew Lerner OnJun 16, 2026 0
President Donald J. Trump meets with UFC fighters in the Oval Office, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Dana White expecting ‘Super Bowl-type numbers’ for UFC Freedom 250, which will exclusively air on Paramount+

Despite initial reports that it would air on CBS, the UFC Freedom 250 event will be exclusive to Paramount+.

By Sean Keeley OnJun 8, 2026 0
UFC CEO Dana White (left) talks to President-elect Donald Trump

Lawsuit aims to stop UFC Freedom 250 on White House lawn

The event is scheduled to take place June 14.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 7, 2026 0
Max Holloway (red gloves) fights Charles Oliveira (blue gloves) during UFC 326

Analyst defends UFC-Paramount deal despite cries of an overpay

"I think the UFC is an asset that, if managed correctly by both TKO and its distributor, could have an unusually bright future."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 27, 2026 0
WBD Paramount

Senators raise concerns over foreign investment in WBD-Paramount deal

Paramount needs a $24 billion overseas investment to help fund its purchase of WBD and Democratic senators are calling foul.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 23, 2026 0
Celtic vs. Heart Scottish

CBS Sports, Paramount+ promoted access to historic Scottish Premiership match they didn’t intend to show

Paramount+ subscribers were told in various ways they'd have access to the match, when that was not the case.

By Sean Keeley OnMay 16, 2026 0
UEFA Champions League PSG

UEFA secures global media rights deals approaching $6B annually

Disney and Paramount secured the vast majority of rights across South America, Central America, Mexico, and Canada.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 4, 2026 0
Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; UFC CEO Dana White (left) talks to President-elect Donald Trump ringside during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Luke Thomas predicts Paramount will ‘take a bath’ on UFC deal

"There is no way Paramount is going to make their money back on UFC."

By Matt Yoder OnApr 18, 2026 0
UFC President Dana White

Dana White unmoved by criticism over UFC’s AI ‘slop’ promos

It might save the UFC a few bucks, but AI is still incredibly bad at producing promos.

By Manny Soloway OnMar 29, 2026 0
Jul 19, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, UNITED STATES; Max Holloway (red gloves) fights against Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 318 at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Paramount: UFC fights can air on TNT after Warner Bros. merger

The company says it has "flexibility" in its deal.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 2, 2026 0

Paramount confirms it will combine Paramount+ with HBO Max

The new streamer will hold CBS Sports and TNT Sports properties on one platform.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 2, 2026 0
A general view of a CBS sports broadcast microphone on the field before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

Paramount optimistic on future of NFL on CBS ahead of potential opt-out

"We feel pretty confident we're going to be in business with the NFL for a long time."

By Daniel Kaplan OnFeb 25, 2026 0
Dana White and Sean Strickland

Dana White blames media for Sean Strickland’s latest bigoted outburst

"When you're talking about what Strickland says, you guys like to push the buttons."

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 23, 2026 0

Kansas, Michigan featured in four-part ‘Made For March’ Paramount+ docuseries

"I felt it was finally the right time to let viewers behind the curtain to get an unfettered look at what goes on with Kansas basketball."

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 13, 2026 0
In his post-show press conference, UFC president Dana White addressed the increased number of ads on the Paramount+ broadcast.

Dana White defends increased ads on Paramount+ UFC broadcast

"These guys gotta make some money too."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 27, 2026 0
Paramount+ announced during an earnings call that it will increase prices and end free trials when its UFC deal begins in 2026.

Paramount+ averaged nearly 5 million viewers for UFC debut

A massive number.

By Brendon Kleen OnJan 26, 2026 0
Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

News

Unanimous decision: UFC debut on Paramount+ was a major hit

Molly Qerim hosts 'First Take' on ESPN. Credit: ESPN

Molly Qerim to host Zuffa Boxing in first job after ESPN exit

Former ESPN and 'First Take' star Molly Qerim will host Zuffa Boxing events for Paramount+.

By Matt Clapp OnJan 22, 2026 0
Mar 8, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alex Pereira (red gloves) fights Magomed Ankalaev (blue gloves) during UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Paramount to debut live programmatic ad sales during UFC, other ‘marquee sporting events’

The tech will debut for UFC 324 on Saturday.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 22, 2026 0
Jun 7, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, UNITED STATES; Kayla Harrison (blue gloves) prepares to fight Julianna Pena (not pictured) in a bantamweight title bout during UFC 316 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Card for UFC debut on Paramount+ suffers significant setback

UFC 324 will now feature just one interim title fight.

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 15, 2026 0
Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen: ESPN contract expires end of month, hasn’t heard from Paramount

Paramount+ will air its first UFC card on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas.

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 16, 2025 0
Paramount+ announced during an earnings call that it will increase prices and end free trials when its UFC deal begins in 2026.

UFC’s Paramount+ debut revealed

"I look forward to 2026 being our best year ever."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 1, 2025 0
Paramount+ announced during an earnings call that it will increase prices and end free trials when its UFC deal begins in 2026.

Paramount+ to raise prices when UFC deal kicks in

"These changes will fuel continued reinvestment in the user experience and deliver an even stronger slate of programming for our customers in the year ahead and beyond."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 11, 2025 0
Bull riders compete during the Professional Bull Riders Challenger Series on Sept. 13, 2025, at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wis.

Paramount+ strikes deal to become home of PBR ‘Unleash The Beast’ tour

The agreement begins with the start of the 2026 season on Dec. 12.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 5, 2025 0
Max Kellerman is returning to boxing for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight.

Max Kellerman to call Zuffa Boxing events on Paramount+

The ex-ESPN star was on the call for last month's Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford super fight.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 13, 2025 0
Speaking with Sports Business Journal, Dana White said that the media rights deal for Zuffa Boxing is done but has yet to be announced.

TKO announces deal for Paramount+ to become exclusive home of Zuffa Boxing

The deal calls for 12 cards in 2026 with more events in the years ahead.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 29, 2025 0
WBD Paramount

Report: Paramount bidding to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery

The deal would include TNT Sports.

By Drew Lerner OnSep 11, 2025 0
A CBS Sports microphone

CBS reveals cast for ‘The NFL Today+’ pregame show

Analysts Matt Ryan, Antonio Pierce, and Kyle Long will join host Amanda Guerra.

By Drew Lerner OnAug 27, 2025 0
Edit via Liam McGuire

Amazon

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UFC president Dana White said that TKO is already shopping the media rights for its new boxing league.

Dana White teases possibility of increasing UFC fighter pay after Paramount deal

"We’ve talked about how this is good for the fans and good for the sport, but the fighters are also big beneficiaries here."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 13, 2025 0
Nov 16, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Jon Jones (red gloves) fights Stipe Miocoic (blue gloves) in the heavyweight bout during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

UFC ends pay-per-view model with $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount

“The pay-per-view model is a thing of the past."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 11, 2025 0

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