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McGregor’s UFC 329 viewership on Paramount+ dwarfs some metrics but White House still leads per-minute engagement
ufc-on-paramount1 month ago

McGregor’s UFC 329 viewership on Paramount+ dwarfs some metrics but White House still leads per-minute engagement

Paramount+ released viewership numbers for UFC 329 (McGregor vs. Holloway 2): 15.9 million viewers, 8.3 million concurrent streams, and 6.5 million viewers per minute. In comparison, UFC White House drew 17 million viewers, 7.9 million concurrent streams, and 8.2 million viewers per minute. The network also noted that since the year began, about 20 million Paramount+ subscriber households have watched over 200 million hours of UFC programming, more than 23x the average pay-per-view. Overall, McGregor’s return delivered massive Paramount+ reach, while White House led in per-minute engagement.

via MMA Mania|
#conor-mcgregor#paramount#ufc-329
Jones says White House appearance boosted MMA’s prestige despite his absence
sports1 month ago

Jones says White House appearance boosted MMA’s prestige despite his absence

Jones says the UFC White House event elevated MMA’s prestige even though he wasn’t on the card, and he’s grateful for the moment as he reflected on staying grounded with a strong team, the sport’s rising status, and his own place in its history; the night featured Gaethje’s KO to unify the interim and undisputed lightweight titles and Topuria’s setback with an uncertain return timeline.

via MMA Fighting|
#dana-white#ilia-topuria#jon-jones
Cormier blasts Hokit over Michelle Obama jab at UFC White House
sports-mma2 months ago

Cormier blasts Hokit over Michelle Obama jab at UFC White House

Josh Hokit KO'd Derrick Lewis to advance to No. 6 in the UFC heavyweight rankings at the White House event, but his post-fight line calling Michelle Obama a man drew criticism from Daniel Cormier, who called the move “lame as f*ck.” Dana White condemned the comment while defending free speech, and the event reportedly drew 17 million viewers on Paramount+.

via MMA Junkie|
#daniel-cormier#heavyweight#josh-hokit
Rousey Fires Back as MVP Netflix Event Edges UFC in Viewership
sports2 months ago

Rousey Fires Back as MVP Netflix Event Edges UFC in Viewership

Ronda Rousey taunted UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell after MVP MMA's Netflix debut drew about 9.3 million domestic viewers vs UFC White House's 7 million. The piece notes caveats like Netflix's larger audience, the Sunday vs Saturday timing, and pending international numbers, while underscoring Rousey's ongoing feud with Campbell and MVP's huge win for MMA outside the UFC.

via MMA Fighting|
#hunter-campbell#mvp-mma#ronda-rousey
Gane KO’s Pereira to become two-time interim champ, eyes Aspinall rematch in Paris
sports2 months ago

Gane KO’s Pereira to become two-time interim champ, eyes Aspinall rematch in Paris

Ciryl Gane knocked out Alex Pereira in the UFC White House main event, becoming only the second fighter to hold two interim UFC titles and setting up a rematch with Tom Aspinall in Paris; Gane used his speed to counter Pereira’s bid for a historic third-division title, and after the win he called for the Sept. 5 bout with Aspinall, reviving their prior encounter that ended in a no-contest due to an eye poke.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#interim-title
Dana White Goes TIME: UFC White House Card Teases Two Titles, One Missed Bout
sports3 months ago

Dana White Goes TIME: UFC White House Card Teases Two Titles, One Missed Bout

Dana White is on the TIME cover in a feature about his rise and the UFC’s historic White House visit slated for June 14, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title; White reveals he tried to book a women’s strawweight title bout (Mackenzie Dern vs. Zhang Weili) but couldn’t get it done, while Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane will contest the interim heavyweight title, and the piece explores White’s lengthy relationship with President Trump.

via MMA Fighting|
#dana-white#ilia-topuria#justin-gaethje
Topuria’s Camp says Islam Makhachev was never option for UFC White House; Gaethje was the chosen fight
sports4 months ago

Topuria’s Camp says Islam Makhachev was never option for UFC White House; Gaethje was the chosen fight

Ilia Topuria’s manager Malki Kawa says Islam Makhachev was never an actual option for the UFC White House card; negotiations ultimately centered on a Gaethje fight after Makhachev was sidelined by an injury, with Topuria still eyeing a future showdown with Makhachev and ongoing talks about pay and terms.

via MMA Fighting|
#ilia-topuria#islam-makhachev#justin-gaethje
Topuria Fires Back at Makhachev Over White House Absence
sports5 months ago

Topuria Fires Back at Makhachev Over White House Absence

Ilia Topuria blasted Islam Makhachev for missing a potential superfight and not appearing at the UFC White House event, claiming Makhachev cited an injury; Makhachev replied after Topuria’s posts, and Dana White said neither fighter was guaranteed to headline. Makhachev holds the 170-pound belt after beating Della Maddalena, while Topuria remains focused on a future title run and is set to face Gaethje on June 14.

via MMA Fighting|
#ilia-topuria#islam-makhachev#justin-gaethje
Topuria touted as giant favorite as UFC White House odds take shape
ufc5 months ago

Topuria touted as giant favorite as UFC White House odds take shape

Opening odds for UFC White House show Ilia Topuria as a massive -550 favorite to defend his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje, while Ciryl Gane is favored to win the interim heavyweight title against Alex Pereira (-180 vs +155); the six-fight card features several wide bets, including Sean O’Malley, Mauricio Ruffy, Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal, and others expected to win.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#ciryl-gane#ilia-topuria
McGregor backs UFC White House card despite snub
sports5 months ago

McGregor backs UFC White House card despite snub

Conor McGregor, who hasn’t fought since 2021, was snubbed from the UFC White House event but still praised the six-fight card on social media, calling it ‘Love it’ and ‘Iconic! Worth every Red Cent!’ Dana White later said a deal for McGregor’s return is not close, underscoring ongoing negotiations as McGregor had eyed a possible BMF title bout while Oliveira’s win over Holloway crowned a new champion.

via Bloody Elbow|
#conor-mcgregor#dana-white#mma
Jones blasts UFC after White House snub, hints at being the fall guy
sports5 months ago

Jones blasts UFC after White House snub, hints at being the fall guy

Jon Jones vented publicly after not being included in the six‑fighter UFC White House card, despite reportedly negotiating to fight Alex Pereira; Dana White said Jones was never in contention, a claim Jones challenged in now-deleted posts, suggesting he’s been released and will be the fall guy. White maintains Jones is retired and unlikely to return, leaving Jones to process the perceived snub and its impact on his UFC future.

via Bloody Elbow|
#dana-white#jon-jones#mma
McGregor targets White House UFC debut as Chandler rematch hits a snag
sports7 months ago

McGregor targets White House UFC debut as Chandler rematch hits a snag

Conor McGregor plans a June return at the UFC White House event and had hoped to settle his score with Michael Chandler, but UFC chief Dana White shut down the Chandler rematch for the card. McGregor replied that he’s unfazed by opponents, while sources say Chandler remains a potential option on UFC’s radar with no official matchup finalized.

via MMA Fighting|
#comeback#conor-mcgregor#dana-white