ESPN PLUS becomes the exclusive provider of UFC PPV's

[Motorcity Cobra]

So, fans are now being forced to sign up for ESPN+. If you already have it, the PPV prices are the same at $59.99, per the release. If you sign up for the first time, then you get a PPV for $79.99 and one-year subscription to ESPN+ https://t.co/xYSZhH20MR

— Michael Stets (@Michael_Stets) March 18, 2019

[OctoberRed]

A lot of fans upset over this

[Motorcity Cobra]

A lot of fans upset over this

ESPN is really pushing that app. Combat sports fans are accustomed to paying for content so boxing and UFC on the app is a natural fit.

I'm wondering about commercial establishments like Buffalo Wild Wings. They couldn't carry the last PPV because Direct TV didn't have it.

[Redd Foxx]

Wow, TR is bound to indirectly benefit from this. Very interesting development.

[bigjavi973]

So, fans are now being forced to sign up for ESPN+. If you already have it, the PPV prices are the same at $59.99, per the release. If you sign up for the first time, then you get a PPV for $79.99 and one-year subscription to ESPN+ https://t.co/xYSZhH20MR

— Michael Stets (@Michael_Stets) March 18, 2019

So I pay 79.99 and I get only that one ppv and espn+ for a year? Or do I get to watch more ppvs?

[bigjavi973]

Wow, TR is bound to indirectly benefit from this. Very interesting development.

some cross promoting maybe

[OctoberRed]

ESPN is really pushing that app. Combat sports fans are accustomed to paying for content so boxing and UFC on the app is a natural fit.

I'm wondering about commercial establishments like Buffalo Wild Wings. They couldn't carry the last PPV because Direct TV didn't have it.

The problem is, and why even many WWE fans still buy their PPVs through traditional methods, if because some people either don't have strong internet connections or can't afford it.

[Motorcity Cobra]

The problem is, and why even many WWE fans still buy their PPVs through traditional methods, if because some people either don't have strong internet connections or can't afford it.

Oh yea I know. I don't think combat fans realize how much of a hassle it is to go thru the trouble of downloading an app, putting information in, setting up the app to stream to your tv, ect for the average casual fan. Combat fans have been streaming for years so we think it's normal. But to the average person it's a hassle. They just want to turn on the tv and order the PPV. Once these apps become standard on tv's, like netflix, where you turn on your tv and press a button, is when they'll have the most success. Ease of access.

[DuckAdonis]

This is good for boxing tho

Alot of those UFC fans will hopefully also tune in to the boxing shows on ESPN+

[OctoberRed]

This is good for boxing tho

Alot of those UFC fans will hopefully also tune in to the boxing shows on ESPN+

Not likely. I havent watched one or a single Bellator on DAZN.