Published 02/04/2023, 3:45 PM EST
Dana White recently made some exciting announcements for the fans. In his recent announcements, the UFC boss revealed that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will be the coaches for The Ultimate Fighter season 31. While the news has created a buzz among the fans, the video he shared has been responded to by comments which called the UFC out for having expensive PPV tickets.
The Instagram video by Dana White got similar a comment. However, this time, the UFC president himself replied to it.
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Dana White had earlier washed his hands from the rising PPV prices. He had blamed it on ESPN and Disney. UFC PPV fights can be purchased individually for around $80 with a subscription to ESPN +. The price went up by $10 in the past year. Fans have expressed their disappointment with the growing PPV prices even in the past.
Dana White laughs off fans’ comment on PPV prices
As Dana White sent out a message about appearing on all social media platforms with an important announcement. A sarcastic comment from a fan came which said, “BREAKING NEWS PPV’s are now at $100 USD!!!”.
He got another comment, who played along and commented, “Finally! I’ve been telling myself for years these things have been too cheap”.
The conversation drew Dana White‘s attention, too. The UFC president had a one-word reply to the ongoing discussion. He wrote a simple ‘LOL’.
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 23: UFC president Dana White interacts with fans and media during the UFC press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
A simple comment may not be enough to console fans. The PPV prices have always been a concern for Dana White. Fans had brought up his old videos where he was seen saying that PPV prices will never go up, but the prices have been raised multiple times in a year.
UFC has many PPV events coming up
UFC has a contract with ESPN and has to create a certain number of PPV events. In the recent past, many a time, this clause has brought in accusations from fans for creating weak match-ups and cards that aren’t as exciting. In the coming few months will have a lot of interesting cards. Islam Makhachev is set to face Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284.
Jon Jones is also coming back to the UFC against French heavyweight Ciryl Gane. Fans are also excited to see Israel Adesanya take on Alex Pereira in a rematch that is scheduled for April 2023.
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CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 09: UFC President Dana White looks on during the UFC 225: Whittaker v Romero 2 event at the United Center on June 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
With all these exciting cards, fans would have loved it if the PPV prices were not as high as they are. Although it’s not possible to do anything about the prices. Fans will still enjoy the power-packed fights.
What’s your take on Dana White’s reply to fans?
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