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Ukrainian heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA/WBC belts against Dutch kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in a cross-sport main event at the Pyramids of Giza, with DAZN charging $59.99 for the PPV; prelims start 1 p.m. ET and the main card around 5:48 p.m. ET. Subscriptions offer a 7-day free trial or the Ultimate Tier at $49.99/month for access to this PPV and other fights.
Forbes breaks down the pay structure for the MVP MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, detailing base purses, potential win bonuses, and upside from PPV revenue across the full card, while noting that exact payouts are often undisclosed and can vary with gate and sponsorships.
AEW Dynasty 2026 takes over Rogers Arena in Vancouver with nine matches, including five title bouts. The main event features MJF defending the AEW World Championship against Kenny Omega, with Thekla vs. Jamie Hayter for the Women’s World Championship among the other top bouts. The event airs Sunday, Apr. 12 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is streaming on DAZN for $49.99 via PPV (DAZN subscriptions also provide access, with a 7-day free trial and various plan options).
Ronda Rousey confirms plans to return to MMA after a ten-year gap to face Gina Carano in a high-profile May 16 bout, saying she wants to rewrite her ending and make the fight the biggest in MMA; the press event in Los Angeles highlighted mutual respect, with Rousey criticizing UFC's pay structure and streaming deal while Carano spoke about the moment's significance; the event is promoted by Jake Paul’s MVP and sits amid broader debates about fighter pay and control in the sport, with Francis Ngannou serving as co-main on Netflix-promoted cards.
McGregor says he’s eager to return as the UFC moves away from pay-per-view toward streaming, questions his market value in the new era, cites Conor Benn’s $15 million deal as a benchmark, and hints his comeback could come soon, possibly around International Fight Week.
MMA analyst Dan Hardy says UFC 326 doesn’t feel like a true pay-per-view card despite the Holloway vs. Oliveira main event, praising the Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson clash as the most interesting on the lineup and criticizing other bouts for lacking stakes. He notes the UFC’s Paramount+ deal has reduced PPV pressure and suggests the card could be a “one-fight” event, though he’ll still watch and is curious about a potential Holloway–Oliveira II continuation.
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.