UFC champions come from only two countries – United States and Brazil. But that could soon change with Ilia Topuria and Merab Dvalishvili representing Georgia in the Octagon.
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Pay-per-view
UFC Pay Per View events feature high-profile MMA fights between renowned fighters. A typical UFC PPV event includes the main event, followed by two undercard fights and eventually another main event bout. You may watch any or all of these first three fights for free before purchasing a ticket for the main event itself.
Zuffa has the right to pursue copyright violations against anyone who streams PPV events illegally without permission, potentially subjecting them to steep fines if caught. A lawyer with experience in intellectual property may help mitigate or avoid these penalties altogether.
ESPN+ provides the ideal environment for watching UFC events, offering both live prelims and the main event for subscribers to stream. They can also access other sporting events live such as NHL and LaLiga matches, Top Rank boxing bouts, Grand Slam tennis matches and a host of original content like Fight Inc which follows Dana White and his trusted advisors through both thrilling highs and devastating lows of fight business life.
Streaming options
Sling TV provides an economical streaming option to keep up with UFC matches, offering ESPN as part of their Orange package and providing access to other important MMA channels such as NFL Network and Fox Sports. In addition, Sling offers cloud DVR storage that lasts nine months which should ensure uninterrupted viewing!
Subscribing to UFC Fight Pass can also provide MMA fans with another solution for viewing fights in HD on mobile phones or tablets, with original programming, interviews and documentaries also featured on there. You can subscribe either monthly or yearly depending on your personal needs.
UFC fights can also be watched via ESPN+ or Hulu Live TV; though Hulu Live TV may be more expensive, it gives access to both ESPN and ESPN1, several other popular sports leagues, movies, kid shows and other content – plus you get a free trial period with both services!
Betting options
An understanding of fighter records, styles, strengths and weaknesses is vital in making informed betting decisions. Furthermore, learning the difference between American and decimal odds formats will enable you to accurately interpret these odds and place winning wagers.
UFC bettors require an intuitive mobile app in order to bet effectively. It must be user-friendly and quickly respond, enabling them to place bets when fights are announced and provide multiple bet types such as round-by-round action and specific fight finishes.
Many online sportsbooks provide UFC matches with numerous betting options, such as Method of Victory bets that enable you to predict how a match will end and prop bets that combine Method of Victory and round of fight endpoint – these bets give an edge against competition when two fighters known for ending fights quickly are facing off against one another.
Social media
UFC’s social media team has been an essential element in their promotion’s expansion. Through Twitter, fans have interacted directly with fighters through this medium – increasing ticket sales while simultaneously promoting events. While other sports discourage high-profile players from engaging directly with their fan base on this medium, MMA promoters recognize its value for direct fan interaction – just recently lightweight champion Ben Henderson sent birthday wishes directly to an Ontario garage band; interim welterweight champ Carlos Condit retweeted an Ontario garage band; light heavyweight Jon Jones discussed his lunch meeting with another fan – three examples that show just how powerfully social media can play an integral part of MMA promoters understand it can play.
UFC president Dana White understands the power of social media, and has encouraged his fighters to leverage it. A pioneer in his fight world, White embraced technology as part of his brand, making his no-holds-barred approach ideal for social media environments and building loyal following. Fans know they can count on him being there if ever needed!