UFC is in negotiations for a new broadcast deal, with key players including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and ESPN. Dana White indicated significant changes are expected in the next year. The UFC is nearing the end of their current deal, which was valued at $1.5 billion. Many fans have expressed disappointment with ESPN, particularly regarding the performance of the ESPN+ app. Netflix and Amazon Prime, with their substantial subscriber bases, are candidates for acquiring UFC's broadcasting rights, having experience in live sports events. White, however, remains tight-lipped about the ongoing negotiations.
"The world's going to change a lot in the next year with our rights deals. Depending on where we end up, but more than likely, we're going to end up with a platform that is way more global than we are now."
"Fans have not been quiet about their disappointment with ESPN. With most fights broadcast on ESPN+ the app has shown plenty of issues and very seldom have any of those been solved."
"Amazon Prime comes in at over 200 million and Netflix at an astounding 300 million plus. Both have experience with live sports broadcasting."
"There's nothing. I don't have anything right now. We're in the middle of talks. We'll see how it plays out."
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