Paramount Skydance Strikes $7.7 Billion UFC Deal
1. Paramount Skydance becomes exclusive UFC distributor in a $7.7 billion deal. 2. TKO shares surged over 7% following the announcement of the partnership. 3. Paramount will stream 13 marquee events and 30 Fight Nights on Paramount+. 4. The deal replaces UFC’s previous pay-per-view model, enhancing accessibility. 5. CEO Mark Shapiro anticipates long-term growth opportunities through this partnership.