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UFC & ESPN have a new deal that promises 30 events per year on ESPN, plus another 15 on ESPN+ streaming (probably the fights that were on fight pass such as DW Contender series and international fight cards)
I actually could see the UFC TV schedule shifting more like major sports, depending more on advertising than PPV buys, as the sport continues to grow and viewership rises
Maybe they put the major cards on ABC to get a national audience, similar to what the major sports with ESPN for their big games like playoffs and generate more money off advertisements than PPV buys?
Could you imagine if the SuperBowl or Stanley Cup playoffs were on PPV?
I know it didnt work as well with Boxing, but I think the UFC has a much bigger casual following than boxing
Also, will TUF stay on ESPN?
UFC & ESPN have a new deal that promises 30 events per year on ESPN, plus another 15 on ESPN+ streaming (probably the fights that were on fight pass such as DW Contender series and international fight cards)
I actually could see the UFC TV schedule shifting more like major sports, depending more on advertising than PPV buys, as the sport continues to grow and viewership rises
Maybe they put the major cards on ABC to get a national audience, similar to what the major sports with ESPN for their big games like playoffs and generate more money off advertisements than PPV buys?
Could you imagine if the SuperBowl or Stanley Cup playoffs were on PPV?
I know it didnt work as well with Boxing, but I think the UFC has a much bigger casual following than boxing
Also, will TUF stay on ESPN?