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UFC News

Mar 25, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; UFC president Dana White at a press conference after UFC Fight Night at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports

Dana White expects UFC will land with a ‘way more global’ platform in next media rights deal

"We've leveled up every single time."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 14, 2025 0
General view of a TNT base court videographer Mark Garza

TNT Sports still interested in UFC and F1 rights despite WBD split

"We'll see if anything materializes."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 11, 2025 0
Jun 7, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, UNITED STATES; CEO of the UFC Dana White and the President of the United States Donald Trump before a bantamweight title fight during UFC 316 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Dana White shares new details for UFC White House event, including ‘dream main event’

"We will absolutely, positively put on the baddest card of all time."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 11, 2025 0
United States President Donald Trump announced that the White House will host a UFC event as part of America250. Photo Credit: Cody Scanlan/The Register/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

President Trump: White House will host UFC event as part of America250

"We're gonna have a UFC fight, championship fight, full fight, like 20, 25,000 people."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 3, 2025 0
Jon Anik on the 'Anik & Florian Podcast'

Jon Anik to join Max Kellerman on Netflix broadcast of Canelo Álvarez-Terence Crawford fight

Anik will join Max Kellerman on the call of the Canelo Álvarez-Terence Crawford fight in September.

By Reice Shipley OnJun 28, 2025 0
According to Ariel Helwani, Jon Jones should be disqualified from MMA's GOAT conversation for a variety of reasons.

Ariel Helwani: Jon Jones doesn’t belong in MMA GOAT conversation

"You cannot be the GOAT if you have multiple PED infractions on your record. You can't."

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 24, 2025 0
Dana White with logos for ESPN, TNT Sports, Netflix and UFC

Dana White: UFC will ‘likely’ pick multiple media partners, have deal signed by September

The UFC's rights could get spread around more in their next deals.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 22, 2025 0
Dana White with logos for ESPN, TNT Sports, Netflix and UFC

ESPN reportedly ‘furthest along’ in UFC negotiations as contenders emerge

All indications appear to be that UFC's next rights deal will be split into two packages.

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 3, 2025 0
UFC on ESPN gambling analyst "Minty Bets"

UFC on ESPN gambling analyst ‘Minty Bets’ blasted after forgetting which bet she was touting

"Girl was absolutely lost without a teleprompter."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 31, 2025 0
Alex Pereira fights Magomed Ankalaev

ESPN still interested in UFC and F1 rights, per report

However, the network might pare back its inventory on both.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 16, 2025 0
Ariel Helwani speaking on the current state of MMA as a sport

Ariel Helwani stands by claim that MMA is ‘in a recession’

"When there aren't a lot of options, you don't have a ton of leverage to negotiate."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 5, 2025 0
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson plays MMA legend Mark Kerr in the new trailer for A24's 'The Smashing Machine.'

First trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’ makes The Rock look like an Oscar contender

Could The Rock actually win an Oscar?

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 29, 2025 0
Alex Pereira fights Magomed Ankalaev

Analyst: UFC could surpass $900 million per year in new rights deals

MoffettNathanson also predicts that UFC might share pay-per-view revenue with its broadcast partner.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 29, 2025 0
UFC president Dana White (left) with Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan reveals UFC contract has an out if Dana White leaves

"I wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't for him."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 17, 2025 0
Dana White with logos for ESPN, TNT Sports, Netflix and UFC

Handicapping where UFC will land in its next media rights deal

With its exclusive negotiating window with ESPN having expired, UFC is free to hit the open market.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 15, 2025 0
Alex Pereira fights Magomed Ankalaev

UFC, ESPN reportedly ‘motivated’ to continue partnership

Amazon and Netflix are expected to take meetings with the MMA promotion as well.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
Jun 5, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; NBA analyst and former player Shaquille O'Neal speaks before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics during game two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Shaquille O’Neal and Adin Ross engage in another viral feud at UFC 314

It marks the second time in as many months O'Neal and Ross have gone viral at a UFC event.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 14, 2025 0
On the first night of Passover, Dave Portnoy celebrated as Holocaust denier Bryce Mitchell was choked unconscious at UFC 314.

Dave Portnoy celebrates ‘Hitler lover’ Bryce Mitchell’s UFC loss with Israeli flag

"Always fun to see a Hitler lover get his ass whopped."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 13, 2025 0
Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Mark Zuckerberg (right) and Dana White (left) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

UFC reaches deal to make Meta its ‘official fan technology partner’

“I love this sport and I’m looking forward to working with UFC to let fans experience it in new ways."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 2, 2025 0
Joe Rogan boycotting UFC 315

Joe Rogan won’t attend UFC 315 in Canada: ‘I’d rather go to Russia’

"They have terrible government, but the Canadian people are awesome."

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 24, 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

TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights

"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 18, 2025 0
Alex Pereira fights Magomed Ankalaev

TKO execs ‘absolutely furious’ with ESPN after UFC 313 glitches, per report

The two sides are in the final year of a media rights deal that puts pay-per-view events on ESPN+.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 9, 2025 0
A graphic for UFC 313 on ESPN+.

ESPN+ offers UFC 313 replay after PPV-buying issues, but no rebates for ‘pissed-off people’ Dana White mentioned

ESPN's logic is that those who couldn't buy the PPV weren't charged, but that ignores what they paid for ESPN+.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 9, 2025 0
An image posted to Reddit on UFC 313 streaming issues.

ESPN+ roasted for UFC 313 PPV streaming issues, adding to talk of the promotion leaving the broadcaster

The UFC 313 PPV, exclusive to ESPN+, couldn't be purchased by many subscribers. That added to criticisms of that soon-expiring broadcast deal.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 9, 2025 0
UFC strawweight fighter Iasmin Lucindo ahead of her UFC 313 fight against Amanda Lemos

Joe Rogan refers to female fighter Iasmin Lucindo as ‘young man’ on UFC 313 broadcast

"This young man has tremendous potential."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 8, 2025 0

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