Netflix’s UFC Deal in Doubt, CEO Signals Focus on “Breakthrough” Events Over Traditional Sports

What Netflix has just revealed about his plans for live sports broadcasting is not exactly what we expected. After the latest rumors and decisions the platform has made in recent times, this is a good jar of cold water. What exactly does Netflix have? Netflix is living a leadership in the streaming market that gives him the opportunity to do virtually everything he wants. That’s why, when they started getting into the world of football with the …

Netflix’s UFC Deal in Doubt, CEO Signals Focus on “Breakthrough” Events Over Traditional Sports

Netflix, the global streaming giant, has been making waves in the sports broadcasting world with recent high-profile acquisitions, including the rights to WWE’s Monday Night Raw and blockbuster live events like the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match. Yet, despite persistent speculation about a potential move into mixed martial arts, particularly with the UFC, Netflix’s top executive has cast serious doubt on any imminent partnership. Netflix…

A deal between UFC and Netflix doesn't seem to be happening. The MMA organization doesn't fit the streaming giant's strategy. - It has to make financial sense, says Netflix. MMA fans who were hoping to watch UFC matches on Netflix will have to keep dreaming. The streaming giant doesn't seem to want to enter the MMA world just yet. - I'm not going to comment on any of the specific possibilities right now, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said during an i…