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sports4 months ago

Canelo vs. Crawford Fight Set to Stream on Netflix with Betting Promotions

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.

sports6 months ago

UFC Plans White House Fight Event Amid Presidential Interest

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.

sports-business1 year ago

TKO Group COO Discusses UFC Media Rights and Vince McMahon's Role

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.

sports1 year ago

AEW Double or Nothing 2024: Predictions, Surprises, and Match Card Preview

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.

sports1 year ago

"UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill - Livestream, Results, and Exclusive Promotions"

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.

sports1 year ago

"UFC 300: Burning Questions, Pereira vs Hill, Gaethje's Excitement, and Lightweight Title Picture"

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.

sports-mma1 year ago

"Former UFC Champion Frank Mir Reflects on Being Underpaid for UFC 100 Fight Against Brock Lesnar"

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.

sports-entertainment1 year ago

"AEW Revolution 2024: Match Card, Predictions, and Live Stream Details"

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.

sports1 year ago

"UFC 301 Set for Rio de Janeiro on May 4: All You Need to Know"

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.

sports2 years ago

"PFL vs. Bellator: Clash of Champions in Saudi Arabia"

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.