UFC plans to be ‘flexible’ in next broadcast rights deal, including potential end to traditional PPV

The UFC expects to offer a lot of value to any potential partner under the terms of a new broadcast rights deal after the promotion’s current contract with ESPN expires in 2025.

Of course, the UFC remains steadfast in possibly reaching a new deal with ESPN to stay at the Disney-owned network after inking a massive contract to move all content including pay-per-views there in 2018. That said, TKO Group Holdings president Mark Shapiro said on Monday...