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UFC Freedom 250 Nets 8.2 Million Viewers on Paramount+, Biggest Live Exclusive
sports23 days ago

UFC Freedom 250 Nets 8.2 Million Viewers on Paramount+, Biggest Live Exclusive

UFC Freedom 250 averaged 8.2 million viewers on Paramount+ across the U.S. and Latin America, the platform’s biggest live exclusive, with about 7.0 million from the U.S. and 1.2 million from Latin America, and 17 million total unique viewers. The seven-bout card ended with KO/TKO in every fight and was staged near the White House as part of a patriotic birthday-White House event; international numbers will be released later. Since Paramount+ became UFC’s U.S. exclusive rights partner in 2025, UFC programming has drawn roughly 16 million households and over 180 million hours of viewing, well above recent pay-per-view averages.

Fury vs Hall: Stream the Beauty vs. The Beast PPV on DAZN
sports28 days ago

Fury vs Hall: Stream the Beauty vs. The Beast PPV on DAZN

British undefeated Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall headlines a heavyweight pay-per-view at AO Arena in Manchester, streaming on DAZN for $59.99 with a 7‑day free trial; prelims begin 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT and the main event is around 4:27 p.m. ET, 12 rounds. The DAZN Ultimate Tier ($49.99/month) covers this PPV plus 11 other events and more fights, replays and docs; the undercard features several heavyweight and light heavyweight bouts.

Usyk vs Verhoeven: Streaming the Egypt PPV Showdown
sports1 month ago

Usyk vs Verhoeven: Streaming the Egypt PPV Showdown

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.

AEW Dynasty 2026: Vancouver PPV Packs Nine Matches, Streaming on DAZN
sports3 months ago

AEW Dynasty 2026: Vancouver PPV Packs Nine Matches, Streaming on DAZN

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).

Rousey aims to rewrite her ending in a comeback bout against Carano
sports4 months ago

Rousey aims to rewrite her ending in a comeback bout against Carano

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.

Hardy questions UFC 326’s PPV value despite Holloway–Oliveira headline
sports4 months ago

Hardy questions UFC 326’s PPV value despite Holloway–Oliveira headline

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.

Canelo vs. Crawford Fight Set to Stream on Netflix with Betting Promotions
sports10 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.

UFC Plans White House Fight Event Amid Presidential Interest
sports1 year 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.