UFC on ESPN gambling analyst ‘Minty Bets’ blasted after forgetting which bet she was touting
"Girl was absolutely lost without a teleprompter."
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ESPN still interested in UFC and F1 rights, per report
However, the network might pare back its inventory on both.
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."
First trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’ makes The Rock look like an Oscar contender
Could The Rock actually win an Oscar?
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.
Joe Rogan reveals UFC contract has an out if Dana White leaves
"I wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't for him."
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.
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.
Dave Portnoy celebrates ‘Hitler lover’ Bryce Mitchell’s UFC loss with Israeli flag
"Always fun to see a Hitler lover get his ass whopped."
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."
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."
TNT Sports eyeing UFC and F1 media rights
"UFC is a fantastic property and has piqued our interest. Formula One, as well."
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+.
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+.
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.
Joe Rogan refers to female fighter Iasmin Lucindo as ‘young man’ on UFC 313 broadcast
"This young man has tremendous potential."
Oscar De La Hoya proposes joint appearance on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ with Dana White amidst ongoing feud
"This will be the highest-rated show you'll ever do."
TKO’s Mark Shapiro: UFC’s future on pay-per-view is ‘flexible’
"Life has changed on the pay-per-view front."
Dana White’s Power Slap league ditches Rumble for YouTube
"I already know the sport works; now it’s about delivering it to as many eyeballs as possible."
FBI director Kash Patel reportedly wants UFC to train agents
"If Kash Patel believed that should be beefed up, the answer is not to go to Donald Trump's best friend who runs the UFC."
Dana White rips Australian media as ‘the biggest p*ssies of all time’
"I thought we had weak media, you guys win hands down."
ESPN podcast hosts Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier to coach Season 33 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
"It's team good guys versus team bad guys."
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.