Analyst predicts CBS will be ‘contender’ for UFC rights
You've seen David Ellison multiple times in the past year sitting in the front row, cage side with Ari Emanuel and with Dana White."
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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.
ESPN still interested in UFC and F1 rights, per report
However, the network might pare back its inventory on both.
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.
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.
UFC, ESPN reportedly ‘motivated’ to continue partnership
Amazon and Netflix are expected to take meetings with the MMA promotion as well.
UFC reportedly looking for more than $1 billion/year on next rights deal
The UFC believes it has four to five bidders lined up after an exclusive negotiating window with ESPN ends in April, including Warner Bros. Discovery and YouTube.
Examining the contenders for the next UFC media rights deal
TKO’s Mark Shapiro: UFC could have multiple partners in next media rights deal
"I mean, there's a lot of options here, we're going to explore all of them."
Dana White expects WBD will show media rights interest
"I think everyone is kicking the tires and is interested in making a bid."
