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UFC to End Pay-Per-View Model in 2026

Streaming service buys UFC in 7-year, $7.7 billion deal, ending pay-per-view model

Paramount and TKO, a premium sports and entertainment company, have acquired UFC broadcasting rights in a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal. The deal includes UFC’s full slate of 13 marquee events and 30 “Fight Nights.” All matches and events will be streamed on Paramount+, while select events will be simulcast on CBS.

Yahoo Sports · 1h

UFC agrees to groundbreaking $7.7 billion deal with Paramount and CBS, ditching pay-per-view model

UFC is coming to Paramount+ and CBS in 2026. The company agreed to an astounding seven-year, $7.7 billion contract with the company, Dana White and Paramount announced Monday. Dana White confirmed the move in a post on Instagram, saying it "puts UFC amongst the biggest sports in the world."

NBC News on MSN · 1h

Paramount buys UFC rights in $7.7 billion deal

Days after completing its merger with Skydance, Paramount has acquired the U.S. rights to TKO Group’s UFC for seven years, beginning in 2026.

UFC, Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez

CBS Sports on MSN · 1d

UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Anthony Hernandez bullies, scores stunning submission of Roman Dolidze

Anthony Hernandez proposed creating a middleweight BMF championship. He might be onto something. "Fluffy" Hernandez looked like the baddest man at 185 pounds after battering Roman Dolidze at UFC Fight Night on Saturday.

The Indianapolis Star · 1d

UFC on ESPN 72: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez odds, picks and predictions

In a 5-round middleweight bout in the main event, Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 72 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

MMA Junkie · 1d

Anthony Hernandez wants title shot after UFC on ESPN 72 submission win over Roman Dolidze

Hernandez (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) made sure to make his intentions clear following his latest win at UFC on ESPN 72 Saturday at the UFC Apex. Hernandez dominated Roman Dolidze (15-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) for more than 15 minutes before submitting him in the fourth round in the main event.

UFC 319 'Countdown' for Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev

ESPN · 1d

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev (Prelims)

Du Plessis vs. Chimaev (Prelims) on WatchESPN.

MMA Junkie on MSN · 1h

Video: UFC 319 'Countdown' for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

The segment takes a special look at the middleweight title fight between champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) and unbeaten challenger Khamzat Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC). UFC 319 (pay-per-view,

Yahoo! Sports · 4h

UFC 319: Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev start time, card and how to watch fights

Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will clash in a mouthwatering title fight this weekend, headlining a stacked card at UFC 319. Here, middleweight king Du Plessis goes for a third successful title defence in a row,

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Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group

Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. and 30 "Fight Nights," TKO Group ...

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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 ...

UFC, Paramount+ announce landmark media rights agreement in exclusive partnership, nixing PPV model

Paramount+ will be the new home of all UFC numbered events and Fight Nights beginning in 2026 as part of a seven-year media ...

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UFC announces new broadcast partner and it will impact how you watch the biggest fights

The UFC has finally announced its new broadcaster for 2026 and onwards, having signed with Paramount+ as its deal with ESPN ...

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Video: UFC 319 'Countdown' for Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico

UFC 319 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at United Center in Chicago. "Countdown" goes behind the scenes with ...

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The bloody life of a UFC Octagon

Since the UFC's birth in 1993, fighters, coaches and executives have come and gone. The one character that has never changed?

Charles Oliveira trashes fighters that ducked him for UFC Rio: ‘They ran the other way’

Charles Oliveira is making a quick return to action in order to fight in his home country at UFC Rio, and he’ll do it against ...