Dana White And UFC Are So Angry With Collapsing ESPN That They’re Considering Major Move: REPORT

WWE’s already there, so why not?

Dana White and the UFC are reportedly so furious with ESPN over their failing ESPN+ streaming platform that they’re considering relocating to another brand like Netflix, and it could happen soon. (RELATED: Nick Saban Piles Up Several FCC Complaints For Dropping Swear Words On ESPN: REPORT)

Per the New York Post’s Erich Richter, UFC has the belief that the four-letter network hasn’t kept their side of the deal that featured an exclusive broadcast rights partnership for five years. The deal began in 2019. In the agreement, ESPN, ESPN+ and other entities of the Disney-owned company have exclusive rights for pay-per-views and events associated with the UFC.

Things haven’t been successful between the two, however, with the UFC suffering from consistent streaming problems, dropouts, connection struggles and a ton of lagging. What put Dana White & Co. over the top was the recent Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev pay-per-view that was so bad even UFC talent was blasting ESPN.

🚨 A few inside details of the UFCs issues with ESPN from @erichterrr/@nypost

▫️ The UFC are still extremely upset with ESPN over the PPV issues during the Pereira v Ankalaev card

▫️ UFC have an issue with ESPN because of their technology and ESPN feel like they’re not getting… pic.twitter.com/s5dXOv0A22

— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) March 15, 2025

If I’m UFC, I’m pulling the trigger as soon as I can. Plus, you probably can make a lot more money from a new deal. There’s absolutely nothing to lose here if you’re the UFC.

Pull the trigger, Dana.