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AEW Worlds End 2025 was a chaotic and action-packed event featuring high-stakes matches including a four-way AEW World Championship, a climactic Continental Classic final, and various title defenses, culminating in a night of intense wrestling drama in Chicago.
Netflix is hosting a major boxing match between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford, signaling a shift in the combat sports industry from traditional pay-per-view to streaming platforms, which offer guaranteed revenue and broader audience reach. This move reflects a broader trend of sports content moving to streaming services, with significant deals like UFC's $7.7 billion agreement with Paramount and NFL's multiple platform streaming, indicating a new era for sports broadcasting.
Dana White indicates that despite UFC's $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, pay-per-view events may still be part of their plans, emphasizing the flexibility of their broadcasting options and the continued relevance of pay-per-view in their business model.
The UFC's upcoming fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev highlights the high costs of watching UFC events, which currently require expensive subscriptions. However, with the UFC's broadcast rights shifting to Paramount and CBS for $7.7 billion over seven years, UFC fans can expect more affordable access to fights in the future.
WWE SummerSlam 2025 takes place at MetLife Stadium with a kickoff at 3:00 pm ET on YouTube and social media, leading into the main event at 6 pm ET on Peacock and WWE Network, featuring major matches including GUNTHER vs. CM Punk and Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill.
Dana White is planning a UFC event at the White House in 2026 to celebrate America's 250th birthday, promising a spectacular pay-per-view card, though specific fighters and matchups are still undecided as the event is a year away. White is coordinating logistics and expects to meet with President Trump to finalize details, with the event set to be held on the White House south lawn.
Glory 100, a major kickboxing event featuring Rico Verhoeven defending his heavyweight title against Artem Vakhitov, will be streamed online via DAZN on June 14, with options for subscription and pay-per-view purchase, offering access to a full card of fights and additional sports content.
The UFC is preparing for a significant broadcast rights negotiation in 2025, with TKO Group Holdings open to various business models, though the pay-per-view model remains strong. TKO President Mark Shapiro emphasized flexibility in potential partnerships, noting the UFC's strong demographic appeal. While the current ESPN deal includes exclusive PPV rights, the UFC is open to exploring offers from other partners to maximize value. Shapiro highlighted the importance of adapting to changing media landscapes, including streaming and traditional broadcast options.
All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing 2024 event is set for May 26 in Las Vegas, featuring seven championship matches and various high-stakes bouts. Predictions favor Swerve Strickland retaining the AEW World Championship against Christian Cage, The Elite winning the Anarchy in the Arena match, and Mercedes Moné potentially winning the TBS title in her AEW debut. Other notable matches include Adam Copeland vs. Malakai Black in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage match and Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita in an IWGP World Heavyweight title eliminator.
UFC 300, a milestone event, features Brazilian Alex Pereira defending his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against American Jamahal Hill in the main event. The PPV fight will be exclusively streamed on ESPN+, with prices starting at $79.99 for subscribers. The event also includes other notable matches such as Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan and Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway. The event takes place on April 13 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with early prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, prelims at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and the main card at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
UFC 300 is set to be a historic event with a stacked lineup, featuring significant bouts and storylines. Key questions include which championship headliner has the most to prove, who will fight for the lightweight title after UFC 300, and who not in a championship fight at UFC 300 will be in one next. Additionally, the article discusses who on the prelims is likely to steal the show and predicts that the event will sell over 1 million pay-per-view buys due to the sport's increased popularity and the novelty of UFC 300.
Frank Mir reflects on his fight with Brock Lesnar at UFC 100, realizing years later that he was drastically underpaid compared to the event's massive profits, with Mir making only $45,000 while Lesnar earned $400,000 before pay-per-view sales were factored in. Mir now questions the disparity in fighter pay, especially after seeing boxers like Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury make tens of millions from similar pay-per-view numbers. Despite feeling shortchanged, Mir acknowledges that fighters today are making more money than in the past, providing some comfort as his daughter pursues a fighting career.
A new 12-man tag team match has been added to the AEW Revolution 2024 card, featuring AEW Trios Champions The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass and ROH Six-Man Tag Champions Bullet Club Gold, known as the Bang-Bang Scissor Gang, facing off against Jeff Jarrett, Satnam Singh, Jay Lethal, Willie Mack & Private Party on the Revolution Zero Hour pre-show. This addition brings the total matches to 10 for the event.
UFC 301 is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 4 at the Rio Arena, marking the first pay-per-view event in Brazil since UFC 283 in January 2023. While no fights have been announced yet, rumors suggest that current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, both Brazilians, may defend their titles at the event. Tickets for UFC 301 will go on sale on March 13.
The PFL vs. Bellator champions event is set to take place on Feb. 24 in Saudi Arabia, coinciding with a free UFC event on the same day. MMA Fighting's experts react to the announcement, discussing the card, pay-per-view format, and potential success for the PFL. They also evaluate the event's lineup and consider whether the PFL missed an opportunity by not scheduling the event for a different date.