Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has acknowledged a significant issue that has been bothering fans since the organization's move to Paramount+. The main problem? The lack of full event replays on the streaming platform. This has been a point of contention for viewers, who are unable to rewatch the entire fights, unlike the previous ESPN era.
White's realization came to light when his own family members struggled to access the full replay of the UFC Freedom 250 card, which took place at the White House. This incident apparently prompted White to address the issue directly with fans, acknowledging their frustration.
"My fans were torturing me that they couldn’t watch the White House fight event," White said. "They’re not wrong. But the problem is the music. The music, and you’ve gotta take the walkouts out. We’re working on it. You’re not wrong, and I’ve been getting tortured over this in my own house."
The issue of full event replays is a crucial one for fans, as it allows them to relive the excitement and analyze the fights in detail. Without this feature, viewers are left with only the highlights, which may not fully capture the intensity and strategy of the matches.
The UFC's new deal with Paramount+ is worth $7.7 billion, and it's clear that addressing this fan complaint is essential to the success of the partnership. While the company is working on a solution, fans are eagerly awaiting the introduction of full event replays, hoping it will be available in time for the next major event, UFC 330, which takes place in Philadelphia on August 15th.
