I’m just going to cut to the chase here…..I’m not the biggest UFC Guy in the world. Sure, I know the big names that make the headlines. Sure, I will watch the “free fights” that pop up on regular TV every now and again. But besides all of that…..I just can’t really bring myself to devote time (and more importantly, money) to this sport. I just feel like it’s something that I need to go out of my way to experience, and I just don’t want to devote my time to it. If that makes sense?

But now, with the most recent rumors surrounding the company and streaming giant Netflix coming to light……I think I may turn the other cheek on this situation. I think I may change my tune, and actually gain a little more interest in the events that Dana White puts on.

🚨 Netflix is rumored to be the UFC’s next potential broadcasting partner, as its deal with ESPN ends this year.

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If true, these rumors could lead to a MONUMENTAL MOMENT in the history of sports broadcasting. According to the YouTube channel Against the Cage, hosts Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter reportedly said that the streaming giant is the front-runner to land the MMA giant. The only problem with the situation is that Netflix reportedly wants to keep their “you get it if you’re subscribed” model, while Dana White and co. want to continue with their traditional pay-per-view model.

Obviously, it would be an interesting story to follow as we progress through the year. But if the two brands can get a deal done, and Netflix can keep fans from having to pay MORE for fights……then that’s going to be a HUGE WIN for sports enthusiasts across the world. That’s going to be a HUGE WIN, because folks who don’t want to fork over $60-$80 per PPV can actually experience the events for a reasonable price.

The best part about the whole move though would be if other leagues and companies followed suit. It would be if more boxing promotions, or one of the four major sports (like baseball), try to grow their games/sports through the use of streaming services. Sure, it would raise the price of my subscription in the end. But if I can get affordable fights and ball games in the process? Then I’m willing to pay the price.

Now granted, will this all work out in our favor? Most likely no. (But never say never). These companies want their money, and to take a step back monetarily with the hope of bringing in more fans to pick up the slack, is probably not the avenue they want to go down. But personally……I think that would be the smart play? I THINK that a sport that’s normally behind an absurdly large paywall, and a slow sport (like baseball) that is having trouble keeping people’s attention, would want to make their games more accessible to the masses?

It makes sense to me. But in the end, as always…..what do I know? I’m just a guy from the Midwest, with a beer and a laptop, trying to make sense of this world.