Media The UFC could end up on multiple TV Networks

[AldoStillGoat]

Dana White: Next UFC broadcast deal could land promotion on multiple platforms, like NBA and NFL

What platform will the UFC end up on? Well, Dana White says there might be more than one.

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“It’s going to depend how all these other rights play out,” White told CNBC on Thursday. “The NBA was a big deal. Obviously, this one is playing out. ‘Who’s going to get them? Who’s not going to get them?’ It could determine where we end up.”

White also mentioned the possibility the UFC could divide content across deals with multiple networks – similar to that of the NBA and NFL.

“Our rights deal is going to be a big deal coming up here,” White said. “Who knows? We could end up like the NBA and the NFL where we end up on multiple channels instead of just one. … It’s all moving and changing so quickly.

“Yeah, I could definitely see (the UFC on multiple networks). … We have a lot of different levels of fights, whether it’s Contender Series, Fight Nights or pay-per-views. They could end up on multiple platforms.”

“It’s interesting. Sports rights are through the roof right now,” White said. “I have this philosophy. When I grew up, you had Channel 3, Channel 5, Channel 8, and Channel 13. I think that’s going to be the same globally over the next several years, and you don’t know who the players are going to be, who are going to be the majors. Will it be Disney? Will it be YouTube? Will it be Amazon? Who knows.”

 

[TITS]

As long as it's not on ESPN anymore, the app sucks and so does the rest of their shows. Peacock (NBC) would be cool, or maybe they'll end up back on Fox.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

I only watch UFC one way

 

[MuffinsAppletree]

Is dana that guy that slapped his wife on NYE??

 

[Corrado Soprano]

Sounds like a logical step for a sport bigger than soccer.

 

[DecisionSplit]

They want a WWE type contract. Where some fights go to Netflix and others go to Peacock or Amazon or whatever. Imagine watching season one of a show on one network then season two on another. Or switching networks every other episode. This is the stupidity of sports media in the current age.

 

[R3us]

its a good idea for the UFC but I dont think it would work because the current roster is just boring for casuals. Could you see big network getting into a bidding war between 304 & 305?

 

[GSP_37]

I expect UFC cards to be watered down even further.

 

[AldoStillGoat]

I wonder how the production will differ on different networks. UFC had to fight tooth and nail to get ESPN to allow them to produce the way they want to produce the events.

 

[markys00]

Is dana that guy that slapped his wife on NYE??

Yes. A true feminist. Doesn't discriminate based on gender. You hit him, he hits back.

 

[markys00]

I expect UFC cards to be watered down even further.

Stop watching mma. Not the sport for you. Only a true fan will cry about MORE fights. Pathetic

 

[David Street]

UFC should be on all channels. Get it anywhere sounds good to me.

 

[Hassan Mouzine]

Is dana that guy that slapped his wife on NYE??

i see him slapping back, after being slapped first.

if you dont like violence, don't start with it

 

[Staph infection]

This is why we stream

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Looking forward to UFC on NewsMax and Fox Business

 

[oski]

Will it be Disney? Will it be YouTube? Will it be Amazon? Who knows.”

Dana, it'll be BlackRock/Vanguard, like everything else.

You didn't know that shit?

 

[Prologue]

It's happening!

 

[AldoStillGoat]

It's happening!

@Neck&Neck

 

[BangBang]

Multiple IPTV channels 100% I know that much lol

 

[AldoStillGoat]

Multiple IPTV channels 100% I know that much lol