The UFC has signed a new 7-year media rights deal with ESPN worth $2.5 billion, tripling the value of the previous agreement and confirming MMA's position as the fastest-growing major sport in America.

Deal Details

All UFC events will stream on ESPN+ with 12 major PPV events annually priced at $84.99. ESPN will also produce 200 hours of original UFC content yearly including documentary series and reality shows.

Fighter Pay Impact

The new deal includes provisions for increased fighter compensation, with minimum purses rising to $25,000 per fight and champions guaranteed $750,000 per title defense.