"Negotiate More Money" - Georges St-Pierre Warns UFC’s New Paramount Deal Could Spell Trouble for Fighters

UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre Warns That UFC-Paramount Deal Could Be 'Terrible'

Georges St-Pierre recently shared his thoughts on the UFC’s landmark $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount. That deal, which begins in 2026, will end the traditional pay-per-view mode and move all UFC events to streaming.Fans will have access to all UFC events with a one-time monthly fee as part of their Paramount+ package. Select events will also air on CBS. While this sounds convenient for fans, St-Pierre believes it could be bad news …

"Negotiate more money" - Georges St-Pierre warns UFC’s new Paramount deal could spell trouble for fighters

Georges St-Pierre recently expressed his concerns regarding the UFC's new broadcast deal, suggesting that it may not be beneficial for the fighters on the roster.

Georges St-Pierre Warns New Paramount Agreement Could Hurt UFC Fighter Leverage

Georges St-Pierre, a UFC legend, expressed doubts about the promotion’s new $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount. Starting in 2026, all UFC numbered events will move from pay-per-view to CBS and Paramount Plus. St-Pierre believes this change could weaken fighters’ ability to negotiate better contracts. Announced on August 11 2025 by CNBC, the UFC’s seven-year, ...

GSP: UFC deal with Paramount horrible for UFC fighters

The UFC’s groundbreaking $7.7 billion broadcasting agreement with Paramount may have surprised the entire sports entertainment industry. However, one MMA icon believes the massive deal could spell trouble for the athletes who step into the octagon. Georges St-Pierre, the former welterweight and middleweight champion who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020, has voiced serious concerns about how the seven-year partnership will impact fighte…

Georges St-Pierre Sounds Off: UFC’s New Paramount Deal Could Be a Disaster for Fighters

Georges St-Pierre warns that the UFC’s new $7.7 billion broadcasting deal with Paramount, set to start in 2026, may benefit the promotion while harming fighters. The deal shifts UFC events, including major pay-per-view cards, exclusively to Paramount+, providing fans relief from high monthly costs. However, St-Pierre argues that fighters could lose leverage in contract negotiations, as they traditionally relied on pay-per-view points based on sa…