Last month, the UFC announced some groundbreaking news: They were extending and expanding their distribution deal with ESPN, including making all of their Pay-Per-Views exclusive to the ESPN+ platform. Saturday night marks the beginning of a new era, as UFC 236 will be the first UFC PPV available exclusively through a digital platform. It’s a huge shift in the way the UFC does business, but it’s one that some fighters are pretty excited about.
Speaking with MMA Fighting at UFC 236 media day, welterweight contender Alan Jouban gave his thoughts on the new distribution deal, saying that the landmark move from the UFC is sure to bring good things for the fighters.