Amazon Wins Streaming Rights Battle for UFC 222
By Josh Criswell
February 28, 2018
UFC and Amazon have reportedly reached an agreement to stream pay-per-views beginning with Saturday's UFC 222 card. Non-Amazon Prime subscribers can pay $64.99 for access.
Fiiiiiiiight weeeeeek!!!! Cyborg vs Kunitskaya and Edgar vs Ortega this Saturday LIVE on PPV!!! #UFC222 pic.twitter.com/8HdCZ13HXO
— Dana White (@danawhite) February 26, 2018
Fox Sports currently owns UFC's broadcasting rights, but this move suggests UFC commissioner Dana White is shopping around. In addition to this deal, Amazon has secured broadcasting rights with the NFL's Thursday Night Football and the ATP, with cross-hairs aimed towards the MLB and NBA, as well.
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