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UFC-ESPN Split Sparks Fears Over Fight Access

5/30/2025

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The UFC's alliance with ESPN is unraveling, with ESPN+ pulling its entire archive of past fights, sparking worries over future media rights. As the $1.5 billion deal approaches its conclusion, UFC President Dana White is eyeing new streaming partners like Netflix and Amazon, leaving fans anxious about losing access to cherished historic bouts.

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The UFC's alliance with ESPN is unraveling, with ESPN+ pulling its entire archive of past fights, sparking worries over future media rights. As the $1.5 billion deal approaches its conclusion, UFC President Dana White is eyeing new streaming partners like Netflix and Amazon, leaving fans anxious about losing access to cherished historic bouts.