“Dana Will Never See a Dime From Me”: Fans Left Divided Over Dana White and Co.’s PPV Format of 2023 After “Worst” UFC 293 Set at $80 and “Exciting” UFC Singapore Event Was Set for $12

Is it genuinely feasible for UFC fans to shell out a substantial $80 to watch UFC 293 live when the UFC Fight Night event was priced at just $12? The substantial disparity in cost between these two events has left fans perplexed. Fans argue that UFC 293 only features two compelling fights, and it is utterly unreasonable for them to fork out such a hefty sum of $80 to view the event.

Fans have flocked to social media, particularly Reddit, to express their concerns about the substantial pay-per-view (PPV) price gap between UFC Fight Night and UFC 293. They’ve highlighted the disparity, underlining that the UFC Fight Night card was superior to the UFC 293 lineup. Many find it difficult to believe that the UFC would justify such a significant difference in pricing.

UFC 293 price disparity sparks debate among fans and analysts

Predictably, UFC enthusiasts and analysts swiftly took to social media to share their perspectives on the staggering disparity in prices. A significant portion of them centered their discussions on the frequency of this price gap. While a minority voiced their support for the differential pricing, contending that it enhances the UFC 293 card. The Reddit post included the reactions of the fans.

Some fans defended the price disparity as they voiced their support for the UFC 293 card:

• You’re making blanket statements and cherry picking your supporting examples.
• Bro stop complaining its basically free if you already watch Hulu..
• ?? Maybe it’s coz I’m 🇦🇺 but seeing KKF, Tara, Tai and Izzie is gonna be awesome and worth the card.
• Just because you don’t recognize a fighters name doesn’t mean their match won’t be interesting

While some other fans were just ridiculing the initial price and vowed not to pay the money to dana white:

• We’re? I’m getting them all for free!
• Even if Thor and Kratos are fighting in the octagon and God gives me a million and eighty dollars,I’m still streaming
• Dana White will never see a dime from me
• Today’s fight night is a really good card while that PPV is arguably one of the worst in a long time. All I know is, ain’t no way I’m giving Dana my $80. 

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Based on the varied reactions from fans, it can be inferred that they hold differing opinions regarding both the pay gap and the UFC 293 card. Fans appear to be upset about the exorbitant price gap, but they are content with the UFC 293 card.

The UFC’s pay-per-view price increase in 2023

Dana White had increased the price of its pay-per-view event from $74.99 to $79.99 at the beginning of 2023. This move certainly caught the attention of fans and observers alike. The decision holds particular significance, considering the already substantial expenses associated with attending premier UFC events. The price increment, which has steadily risen since the $59.99 price point set in 2019, undeniably led to increased profits for both the UFC and Disney, the parent company of ESPN+.

Critics and fans alike understandably have questions about the reasoning behind this price hike. As the UFC’s viewership base continues to grow, there is heightened scrutiny regarding how this decision will be justified.

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