Jake Paul can't resist taking instant dig at UFC's new $8billion TV deal

Jake Paul has brutally ripped into the UFC's new media deal and has viciously called for fighters to get their "worth." Dana White's organisation will have all of its fights broadcast on Paramount+ in the USA - which means no more pay-per-view TV.

The historic deal is worth $7.7billion (£5.74bn) over seven years and will begin next year. Following the news, White said: "This historic deal with Paramount and CBS is incredible for UFC fans and our athletes. For the first time ever, fans in the US will have access to all UFC content without a pay-per-view model, making it more affordable and accessible to view the greatest fights on a massive platform.

"This deal puts UFC amongst the biggest sports in the world. The exposure provided by the Paramount and CBS networks under this new structure is a huge win for our athletes and anyone who watches and loves this sport." Over the years, Paul has constantly hit out at the MMA organisation over its fighter pay. The YouTuber-turned-boxer and the UFC supremo have constantly traded barbs on the matter.

And, following the lucrative deal, the 'Problem Child' was quick to offer his verdict. In a post uploaded to X, the 28-year-old boxing star posted: "The hubris from these guys is unreal if ur their partner. 1st they talk about getting into boxing with no risk & charging fees on fees on fees from their partners who are putting up the money.

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"Now they are saying PPV is dead when they have a PPV this weekend with Du Plessis and another one with Pereira and another one with Aspinal…& another 1 with." A separate post read: "Every fighter in the UFC now has a clear picture of what the revenue is…no more PPV excuses. Get your worth boys and girls."

Despite the stunning news, nothing has changed for UK MMA fans as they are still able to access UFC events through a regular TNT Sports subscription. That said, the announcement comes as a great surprise to American fans as it means the pay-per-view model will no longer exist from 2026.

Last year, on an edition of his podcast "BS w/Jake Paul," the YouTuber-turned-boxer said the UFC can raise minimum fighter pay at such a rate that he wouldn't have anything to criticise. "The only thing I've really asked for is for the minimum fighter pay, which is $12,500, to be changed to $50,000," Paul said. "So that fighters who have to work multiple jobs, if they fight once a year even, they'd be able to live off of that."

Reports had previously suggested that ESPN appeared to be in line to renewing their UFC deal, having held the rights to PPV and Fight Night events since 2019. That said, the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Warner Bros. Discovery were also in the running. Nevertheless, Paramount+ will be the new home of the UFC in the US as they enter a new era in 2026.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Dana, Ari, and Mark. Rarely do opportunities arise to partner on an exclusive basis with a global sports powerhouse like UFC – an organization with extraordinary global recognition, scale, and cultural impact,” said David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount. “Paramount’s advantage lies in the expansive reach of our linear and streaming platforms. Live sports continue to be a cornerstone of our broader strategy — driving engagement, subscriber growth, and long-term loyalty, and the addition of UFC’s year-round must-watch events to our platforms is a major win. We look forward to delivering this premium content to millions of fans in the U.S., and potentially beyond.”

When is Jake Paul's next fight?

Following his win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr back in June, it seems as if the 'Problem Child' is desperate to remain active in the ring. The social media sensation can now fight for a world title after he was placed in the WBC's cruiserweight rankings following his win over the former middleweight champion. The 28-year-old's business partner revealed his business partner is keen on fighting for a world title 'as soon as possible'.

However, he admits it is likely it won't happen next, given the current standings at 200lbs. "Absolutely [he will fight again this year]. November or December," Bidarian told Ariel Helwani when asked about Paul's next steps. "I'm seeing him tonight for dinner, and we will have a conversation [about his next opponent]. The only possibility right now is that Jake wants to fight for a belt as soon as possible.

"I have to talk to him, I think it's tough this year [to box for a world title]. Badou Jack is who he wants to fight more than anyone, and he has a mandatory rematch with the guy he just beat [Noel Mikaelian] for the WBC. I don’t know if this year is possible [for the title fight], but we’ll see."