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Paramount lands UFC rights in $7.7-billion streaming and TV deal
Paramount signed a seven-year deal with TKO Group Holdings that will put 13 marquee events and 30 fight nights on streaming platform Paramount+. Some of the matches will air on broadcast TV network CBS.
UFC’s $7.7 Billion Media Rights Deal with Paramount Signals End of PPV Era
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has reached a historic agreement with Paramount for a multi-year media rights deal worth $7.7 billion. The UFC Paramou
Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Paramount Secures UFC Streaming Rights In $7.7 Billion Deal
The seven-year deal, beginning in 2026, was the first major deal struck by Paramount after it finalized its merger with Skydance.
UFC moving to Paramount next year in $7.7 billion rights deal
In a major deal, Paramount scores exclusive rights to UFC events, signaling the end of the pay-per-view model currently used by ESPN.
Paramount Will Become the New Home to All UFC Events in the US Under 7-Year Deal With TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to Ultimate Fighting Championship events across the U.S. next year, through a seven-year agreement announced with TKO Group on Monday
Paramount to be exclusive home for UFC in U.S.
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Paramount wins exclusive US rights for UFC in $7.7 billion deal
Paramount, days after finalizing its merger with production studio Skydance, said Monday it will pay $7.7 billion for exclusive U.S. broadcast rights to the Ultimate Fighting Championship for seven years — the first major strategic move by the combined company.
UFC Streaming Moves to Paramount Plus in Multibillion-Dollar Deal
That means fans who are used to occasionally forking out for a pay-per-view UFC fight will have to consider a Paramount Plus subscription instead. All UFC events will be included in Paramount Plus subscriptions.
Paramount buys UFC rights for $7.7 billion, ending PPV events
Paramount just acquired the US rights to UFC for seven years in a deal worth $7.7 billion dollars, according to reporting by NBC News. This contract begins in 2026 and covers the organization's full slate of 13 marquee bouts and 30 Fight Night events per year.
UFC to ditch pay-per-view model as part of $7.7B media rights deal with Paramount
TKO Group Holdings announced on Monday morning that UFC and Paramount agreed to an exclusive rights deal valued at more than $7 billion.
UFC champion Ilia Topuria calls out Canelo Álvarez: Give me the opportunity.
The Spanish-Georgian wants to follow in the footsteps of Conor McGregor and box against his idol Canelo Álvarez, who will ...
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Jon Jones Blown Away by Khamzat Chimaev’s Words: “I’m very grateful”
Nowadays, Jon Jones is toying with the idea of making a second heavyweight run, even though he’s now surrendered his title to ...
Move It Monday: Gresham gym teaching youth life skills through MMA
A Rockwood-area gym, led by Olympic Medalist Matt Lindland, is teaching kids character through Mixed Martial Arts.
Dana White announces huge broadcasting deal ditching prehistoric PPV model
UFC president Dana White announced a huge deal, making Paramount and CBS the new home of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, ...
The Heartbreaking Year Behind NASCAR Driver Shane Van Gisbergen's Watkins Glen Win
NASCAR driver Shane Van Ginsbergen detailed his father's personal problems over the past year after winning at Watkins Glen.
Dana White already promising ‘four big events’ in 2026 with multi-billion dollar Paramount+ television deal done
The mixed martial arts (MMA) world was rocked today by a seismic shift: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is parting ways with ESPN in 2026, inking a colossal $7.7 billion, seven-year deal with the ...
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UFC vs. Boxing: Is Mixed Martial Arts Taking Over?
Mixed Martial Arts can be equally as beautiful to watch if you know and understand the complexities of Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling AND boxing. The fact that UFC fighters train in boxing as well as all of ...
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Mixed Martial Arts Helps Some Veterans With PTSD - NPR
FREEMARK: Mixed martial arts is a cross between kickboxing and wrestling, two-minutes of often bone-snapping, teeth-crunching brawls. And Dubay has got the list of injuries to prove it.
UFC finds new streaming partner with plans to abandon PPV model
All UFC events will be included as part of a streaming service under a massive broadcasting agreement announced Monday by the ...