LOS ANGELES - UFC’s biggest fights will be part of a Paramount+ subscription starting in 2026, ending the $80-per-event pay-per-view model in the U.S.

UFC’s U.S. fans won’t have to shell out $79.99 per fight anymore — but they will need a streaming subscription.

A new seven-year, $1.1 billion deal will make Paramount+ the exclusive home for all UFC events starting in 2026, replacing the long-standing pay-per-view system with a subscription-based model.

The move could save dedicated fight fans hundreds of dollars annually while also making UFC’s biggest events available to a wider audience.

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