Dana White has mentioned Disney, YouTube, Amazon and Netflix as potential successors for UFC’s media-rights.
White’s promotion has been with ESPN since 2019, but their deal is set to expire at the beginning of 2025.
UFC and ESPN reached their first media-rights agreement five years ago to broadcast 15 Fight Night events per year
In September 2023, UFC announced it had merged with WWE in a staggering deal worth over £17 billion, and TKO Group Holdings began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
The new company is led by Endeavour Chief Executive Ari Emanuel, who spearheaded the UFC to new heights after purchasing MMA’s best league for $4 million [£3.2 billion] in 2016.
Speaking to the Sports Business Journal, White provided insight into the UFC’s ongoing negotiations with ESPN, while revealing other platforms who may be in with a chance of acquiring their rights.
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