The UFC's broadcast rights with ESPN are set to expire, opening possibilities for negotiating with other networks. Dana White mentioned that the organization will start discussions with other prospective partners to evaluate options, which could include changes to the pay-per-view model. The UFC is considering how potential broadcast partners' needs will affect scheduling and operations, indicating that the relationship with ESPN remains strong, despite some past challenges. The end of the exclusive negotiation window could reshape the fight promotion landscape significantly.
The commitments of EPSN, or any other potential broadcast partner for the UFC, will likely come into play when it comes to scheduling.
When the window opens we'll obviously start talking to lots of different people. We'll see what the options are out there.
I like ESPN. We had a bit of a rocky start, which is normal in any relationship, but we're in a great place with ESPN.
We do what works for the network. What do they want to do? Do they just want to just put it on their air, do they want to do PPV?
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