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?"
"How did we not know that money was sitting out?"
An impressive number for UFC and Paramount in the first event of their seven-year, $7.7-billion deal.
"UFC and Paramount always planned to have Sunday’s White House card streamed exclusively on Paramount+"
Despite initial reports that it would air on CBS, the UFC Freedom 250 event will be exclusive to Paramount+.
The event is scheduled to take place June 14.
"I think the UFC is an asset that, if managed correctly by both TKO and its distributor, could have an unusually bright future."
Paramount needs a $24 billion overseas investment to help fund its purchase of WBD and Democratic senators are calling foul.
Paramount+ subscribers were told in various ways they'd have access to the match, when that was not the case.
Disney and Paramount secured the vast majority of rights across South America, Central America, Mexico, and Canada.
"There is no way Paramount is going to make their money back on UFC."
It might save the UFC a few bucks, but AI is still incredibly bad at producing promos.
The company says it has "flexibility" in its deal.
The new streamer will hold CBS Sports and TNT Sports properties on one platform.
"We feel pretty confident we're going to be in business with the NFL for a long time."
"When you're talking about what Strickland says, you guys like to push the buttons."
"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."
"These guys gotta make some money too."
A massive number.
Former ESPN and 'First Take' star Molly Qerim will host Zuffa Boxing events for Paramount+.
The tech will debut for UFC 324 on Saturday.
UFC 324 will now feature just one interim title fight.
Paramount+ will air its first UFC card on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas.
"I look forward to 2026 being our best year ever."
"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."
The agreement begins with the start of the 2026 season on Dec. 12.
The ex-ESPN star was on the call for last month's Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford super fight.
The deal calls for 12 cards in 2026 with more events in the years ahead.
The deal would include TNT Sports.
Analysts Matt Ryan, Antonio Pierce, and Kyle Long will join host Amanda Guerra.
"We’ve talked about how this is good for the fans and good for the sport, but the fighters are also big beneficiaries here."
“The pay-per-view model is a thing of the past."