{"id":59478,"date":"2025-08-11T15:41:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/59478\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T15:41:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:41:07","slug":"jake-paul-hits-out-at-dana-whites-new-7-7billion-ufc-broadcast-deal-that-spells-the-end-of-ppv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/59478\/","title":{"rendered":"Jake Paul hits out at Dana White’s new $7.7billion UFC broadcast deal that spells the ‘end of PPV’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jake Paul is not as enthused as most fight fans by the groundbreaking announcement of the UFC\u2019s new ten-figure broadcast deal.<\/p>\n

Dana White<\/a> announced in a statement this afternoon that Paramount and CBS would be the UFC\u2019s next broadcast partner<\/a> come 2026. Perhaps the most noteworthy part of the announcement was that the promotion would be getting rid of the \u2018pay-per-view\u2019 model for the first time in their history.<\/p>\n

Fans were quick to rejoice in the news that all fights would be available for a subscription that can go as low as $7.99. But Paul isn\u2019t so sure, and noted that they still have a large number of PPV events still to run, which will cost fans a hefty premium.<\/p>\n

Jake Paul hits out at \u2018hubris\u2019 of UFC\u2019s new $7.7billion announcement<\/p>\n

While most fight fans were excited at the prospect of leaving the pay-per-view model behind, Jake Paul<\/a> made his opinion clear in a post on X. <\/p>\n

The social media star has been part of a number of ground-breaking events that have challenged pay-per-view, although he also heavily relies on it in his fight career. <\/p>\n

His boxing debut against AnEsonGib in 2020 likely would have landed on PPV before the launch of DAZN, but ended up being free as part of the monthly subscription. And much more notably, he headlined the first ever boxing event on Netflix last year when he defeated Mike Tyson<\/a> by decision.<\/p>\n

The hubris from these guys is unreal if ur their partner. 1st they talk about getting into boxing with no risk & charging fees on fees on fees from their partners who are putting up the money. <\/p>\n

Now they are saying PPV is dead when they have a PPV this weekend with Du Plessis\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/1jqYaZu0UQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jake Paul (@jakepaul) August 11, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

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\u201cThe hubris from these guys is unreal if you\u2019re their partner,\u201d Paul wrote in response particularly to TKO President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro\u2019s quotes to CNBC<\/a>. \u201c1st they talk about getting into boxing with no risk and charging fees on fees on fees from their partners who are putting up the money. <\/p>\n

\u201cNow they are saying PPV is dead when they have a PPV this weekend with [Dricus] Du Plessis and another one with [Alex] Pereira and another one with [Tom] Aspinall\u2026 & another 1 with\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

He followed that post with a message that read: \u201cEvery fighter in the UFC now has a clear picture of what the revenue is\u2026no more PPV excuses. Get your worth boys and girls.\u201d<\/p>\n

The comments from Shapiro that Paul was replying to were as follows: \u201cThe pay-per-view model is a thing of the past. What\u2019s on pay-per-view anymore? Boxing? Movies on DirecTV? It\u2019s an outdated, antiquated model.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, it was paramount to us \u2013 forgive the pun \u2013 where it\u2019s one-stop shopping, especially for our younger fans in flyover states. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen they find out, \u2018Wait, if I just sign up for Paramount+ for $12.99 a month, I\u2019m going to automatically get UFC\u2019s numbered fights and the rest of the portfolio? That\u2019s a message we want to amplify.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dana White announced end of PPV model in statement earlier today<\/p>\n

Seemingly out of the blue this morning, the New York Times and CNBC reported that the UFC had inked a new $7.7billion deal with Paramount and CBS. The deal will start in 2026 and runs for seven years through to 2033.<\/p>\n

White took to social media to confirm the reports with a statement, which was quickly followed by a press release. \u201cThis historic deal with Paramount and CBS is incredible for UFC fans and our athletes,\u201d White said.<\/p>\n

\"DanaPhoto by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the first time ever, fans in the US will have access to all UFC content without a Pay Per-View model, making it more affordable and accessible to view the greatest fights on a massive platform.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis deal puts UFC amongst the biggest sports in the world. The exposure provided by the Paramount and CBS networks under this new structure is a huge win for our athletes and anyone who watches and loves this sport.\u201d<\/p>\n