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UFC Confirm £5.7bn Deal Deal with Paramount as Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett Awaits Next Fight - Liverpool Echo
The new $7.7 billion, seven-year Paramount+ deal will end UFC's pay-per-view model and boost fighter pay through increased performance bonuses, UFC president Dana White confirmed.
- The UFC announced a $7.7 billion broadcast partnership deal with Paramount, starting in January 2026 across the United States.
- This deal follows months of speculation and coincides with the ESPN contract expiring at the end of 2025, prompting a shift to streaming.
- Paramount+ will host all live UFC events with no more pay-per-view, while fighters will receive increased bonuses and exposure under the new structure.
- Dana White said, "Bonuses are obviously going up," adding these bonuses bring millions of dollars to fighters and represent a major financial boost.
- The partnership implies significant changes for fighter pay and broadcasting, but some concerns remain about loss of pay-per-view points and contract leverage.
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The Independent (US)Dana White makes big vow over UFC fighter pay after Paramount deal
Earlier this week, the UFC agreed a new broadcast deal with Paramount+ from next year worth more than $7bn once their current contract with ESPN expires
UFC confirm £5.7bn deal deal with Paramount as Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett awaits next fight - Liverpool Echo
The UFC have announced a new seven-year media rights agreement worth approaching £6billion that they describe as "incredible" and "a huge win for our athletes".
'PPV Is Not Dead' Dana White Doesn't Close Door On PPVs Returning During UFC's New $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal
While UFC’s new deal with Paramount is a game-changer, PPV is not officially “dead”, according to Dana White. On Monday, the UFC announced a new $7.7 billion, 7-year deal to air all future events on the streaming giant’s platform for a flat fee of $ 12.99/month. UFC rights in the U.S. go exclusively to Paramount in 2026. Numbered UFC events will be available to Paramount+ subscribers at no additional fee as UFC moves away from PPV model. $1.1B …
Will Fighters Be Paid Less In The Paramount & UFC Deal? UFC Insider Explains
Reactions to UFC’s groundbreaking deal with Paramount have generated a slew of reactions. On Monday, news broke that Paramount had plunked down a whopping $7.7 billion to become the exclusive streaming home of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s events starting in 2026 — including premium numbered events which will be available as part of the monthly subscription service. That bit of news alone was enough for fight fans to rejoice. However, the…
UFC Post-Fight Bonuses Set to Increase with Paramount+ Deal
In a historic move for the sport, the UFC has partnered with Paramount+ in a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal, ending the traditional Pay-Per-View model and promising a significant boost to fighter bonuses. The post UFC Post-Fight Bonuses Set to Increase with Paramount+ Deal first appeared on MMA UK.
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