The Fight Business Podcast: UFC Expands in the Middle East, What's Next for the PFL?

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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts.

This week Patrick covers the UFC's expansion into the Middle East and its ESPN+ subscription model, the Professional Fighting League's 2021 numbers plus what this could mean for the future of the league. Also, Dazn reaching a deal to purchase BT Sport is delved into.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro
(15:52) UFC Expansion into the Middle East
(13:32) ESPN+ Subscription Model for UFC cards
(28:38) Professional Fighting Leagues 2021 PPV numbers
(40:54) What should PFL free agents like Kayla Harrison do next?
(50:07) The implications of DAZN purchasing BT Sport