Only real fans will buy the PPV

[mmaknight]

Bet. I'll make sure to tell my friend's auntie that her dad should be a real fan and purchase the PPV instead of streaming it.

I got you bro.

 

[west42]

In theory it reflects an increased demand for the product, so they will pay the fighters that bring in revenue, more money. In practice,

this topic is a good place to ask a question I been wondering about.

I've read a few times that since the ESPN deal, that UFC gets paid the same whether the PPV pulls big numbers or not, basically ESPN taking the risk.

how does that translate to the fighters that do get PPV points, anyone know? are those still based on actual sales, or are they getting a flat rate now too?

 

[Bigmoney4166]

Yea, the real fans who can afford it.

 

[Prudlioto]

I pay about 5 $ for 4 tv channels with all the ufc events and ufc fight nights, Spanish and Italian football leagues, and even the shitty MLS. All legal.

I live in Eastern Europe , though, LOL.

 

[GoldenMachida]

nah fam I'm good streaming it 4K iptv for 25$ per month for 9000+ channel all over the world

 

[Hurricane Brad]

Yeah, I'll buy it like I buy any card I want to watch.

 

[dogsdonutsdragons]

did someone say only fans?

 

[ifindgifsforjackslack]

Damn you are Right… I’m going to spend nearly 100 dollars to watch this now

 

[CerebralKnievel]

Streaming all the way, let em starve

I'm actually sick of having to constantly jump back to my desk to switch streams every time it freezes. May just pay for it. Who knows.

 

[Vogg]

Bitching about fighter pay but streaming/stealing the PPV is kinda ironic.

It’s not if you knew the pay distribution and how it actually works. The ufc might not receive their ppv cut for 6-8 months and by then none of it matters. They aren’t renegotiating fighters contracts. The ufc is the benefactor. The revenue share will change per event depending on contracts

 

[heavy_hands]

I always pay. I’m not poor

 

[Clark Rogers]

They still revenue share after a certain point.

Probably both. PPV points have never been as lucrative as fans think. This issue was one of the stumbling points for Brock's return if I remember. A lot of fighters will have a side letter with a flat fee instead/in addition to standard ppv points.

makes sense. I admittedly haven't done a deep dive on that deal and it's intricacies, but have kinda wondered about those bits. sounds like they eliminated some low-end risk but still get some incentives on the major shows.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

It’s a stacked card and worth every penny. Let’s give back to the fighters and do the right thing. Anyone else ordering the PPV?

Why are you so dumb? Is it on purpose as a joke, or is it completely accidental?

 

[ferrisjso]

I swore never to get another PPV after UFC 200. Just not doing it I got fucked too hard that time.

 

[avenue94]

makes sense. I admittedly haven't done a deep dive on that deal and it's intricacies, but have kinda wondered about those bits. sounds like they eliminated some low-end risk but still get some incentives on the major shows.

Huge improvement for the UFC, hence record revenues. Also gives them more control over labor since they dont' need PPV stars as much.

 

[Ian]

Looks like I haven’t been a real fan for over a decade lol.

 

[true_fan]

I ended up buying this one because I got the COVID and am isolating and cant go out to watch (even though it's day 6 today)

Hoping for fast recovery brother

 

[froggyluv]

Im old school and only write checks -if Mr White wont accept that...well he can just stuff it Mister !

 

[regmma123]

Streaming all the way, let em starve

get out of mum's basement you bum

 

[Lay N Pray 101]

I'd rather shell out the dough than to deal with searching for streams, finally getting one, only to have it lag and disconnect continuously. I'm good, take my money bruh.