New Broadcasting deal.

[Poirierfan]

Who's gonna pay the UFC for a TV deal with the trash they feed the fans today? Before I trash U fight cheap completely I'll give them a little props where it's due.

First we had Spike which was great imo.
This was when the UFC had Stars and before Jones showed his true colors (). They actually had a good product to offer.


Then came Fox, filled with even more Stars and was prime time to be a fan imo. Even Rogan was so enthused he couldn't speak correctly.


Now we have what we have today, pure dog shit imo. Dana's lovely brain is off promoting Slap Fighting and Boxing of all things (nevermind Apex events). No real stars at all are left IMHO. Conor is busy SA fat milfs and Jones is in a closet somewhere in Thailand. Who in their right mind would want to invest in this shit product we're getting today? I say no one, I rest my case.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

My guess is Rumble

 

[jeff7b9]

OnlyFans maybe.

I can't see much reason why any well run media company would want to sign a billion dollar dumpster fire deal.

 

[b00tysweat]

Who's the UFC gonna sucker in to pay them for the trash they offer fans today?

First we had Spike which was great imo.
This was when the UFC had Stars and before Jones showed his true colors (). They actually had a good product to offer.
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Then came Fox, filled with even more Stars and was prime time to be a fan imo. Even Rogan was so enthused he couldn't speak.
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Now we have what we have today, pure dog shit imo. Dana's lovely brain is off promoting Slap Fighting and Boxing of all things (nevermind Apex events). No real stars at all are left IMHO. Conor is busy SA fat milfs and Jones is in a closet somewhere in Thailand. Who in their right mind would want to invest in this shit product we're getting today? I say no one, I rest my case.

I forgot about spike

UFC and Bar Rescue mixed with p90x commercials

 

[HHJ]

You want stars, go watch Monday night raw, casual.

 

[joy2day]

Spike wasn't really a TV deal per se- Zuffa paid Spike to put TUF on the channel.

The next deal will involve someone who knows exactly what the commercial capabilities and ceiling of the UFC are- which hasn't previously been the case. ESPN and Fox both thought it was this growing sport that could blossom into big money. They know better than that now, so it will be the UFC's toughest negotiation yet.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

You want stars, go watch Monday night raw, casual.

There's no way you can be this much of a simp for ufc.

 

[Poirierfan]

You want stars, go watch Monday night raw, casual.

Lol, fuck all that mess.

 

[CerebralKnievel]

Spike wasn't really a TV deal per se- Zuffa paid Spike to put TUF on the channel.

The next deal will involve someone who knows exactly what the commercial capabilities and ceiling of the UFC are- which hasn't previously been the case. ESPN and Fox both thought it was this growing sport that could blossom into big money. They know better than that now, so it will be the UFC's toughest negotiation yet.

While I'm sure the UFC doesn't directly justify the price they want to broadcast their media in terms of viewer numbers, original content is a huge priority in the current day for all of these competing services, so they'll probably wind up signing their biggest deal yet. They need to compete for subscribers, and they'll do everything they can to recoup the costs with commercial revenue.

That said, the UFC has a pathetic track record for viewership, so Dana and Co seem to be burning one bridge at a time here. I doubt Fox or Disney (oh, they're the same parent company now) will be clamoring to have them back. Nonetheless, Snake Oil Dana will probably pull another rabbit out of his ass and reveal a big deal.

 

[HHJ]

There's no way you can be this much of a simp for ufc.

I like good fighters, not as concerned about how many IG followers they have. It's nothing to do w ufc. Where are the stars elsewhere??

 

[joy2day]

While I'm sure the UFC doesn't directly justify the price they want to broadcast their media in terms of viewer numbers, original content is a huge priority in the current day for all of these competing services, so they'll probably wind up signing their biggest deal yet. They need to compete for subscribers, and they'll do everything they can to recoup the costs with commercial revenue.

I SERIOUSLY doubt that. The push for original content is not such that falling numbers result in bigger deals. If what is being stated publicly about the UFC's PPVs declining sales is true, they are not going to get a better deal than the colossal one ESPN made and is unhappy with. No one else is going to guarantee the UFC big money for each PPV regardless of sales at this point.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

I like good fighters, not as concerned about how many IG followers they have. It's nothing to do w ufc. Where are the stars elsewhere??

This thread has everything to do with UFC.

 

[HHJ]

This thread has everything to do with UFC.

Don't backtrack so quickly, have some fuckin balls.

I said if you care about stars so much go watch wwe. If that's indeed all the casuals care about, it's not just a UFC problem, it's an mma problem. It's not like there's a bunch of Conors and Rondas running roughshod in PFL or elsewhere.

You called me a simp for the ufc even though it's a larger problem than that for those who care about that.

But go on with your incoming "....but these go to 11" response.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

Roku

 

[CrimsonFan]

My guess is they resign with espn

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Don't backtrack so quickly, have some fuckin balls.

I said if you care about stars so much go watch wwe. If that's indeed all the casuals care about, it's not just a UFC problem, it's an mma problem. It's not like there's a bunch of Conors and Rondas running roughshod in PFL or elsewhere.

You called me a simp for the ufc even though it's a larger problem than that for those who care about that.

But go on with your incoming "....but these go to 11" response.

Without stars, charging $80/PPV is only going to go so far. Fans are not going to keep paying that much to watch nobodys hug each other.

 

[HHJ]

Without stars, charging $80/PPV is only going to go so far. Fans are not going to keep paying that much to watch nobodys hug each other.

Yes, the sport needs stars. But that is their problem. My focus is on watching good fighters. If you need storyline and charisma, wwe is on a diff channel

It helps sure, but not needed for my enjoyment if the fighters are skilled.

 

[Luthien]

Hopefully it leads to the end of this Apex era. I absolutely hated this era in MMA.

@HI SCOTT NEWMAN

 

[Luthien]

My guess is they resign with espn

 

[WOLVERINEKILLS]

UFC wants netflix to be involved. I anticipate more Saudi cards. TKO wants to hold UFC and WWE events in the same weekend in the same city which might help UFC attract crossover fans from WWE. There are possibilities for growth but they need better quality match ups - which would be easier if they had less events.