Morning Report: Dana White promises a ‘surprise’ to anyone considering hacking UFC 257

In 2021, it looks like the price of UFC pay-per-views isn’t the only thing that will change. Apparently, UFC President Dana White also has a new plan to tackle illegal hacking.

On January 23, the UFC kicks off its 2021 PPV campaign with UFC 257, featured by a slight rematch between former champion Conor McGregor and former interim champion Dustin Poirier. On Monday, White continued to promote the event by posting another new promo on his Instagram account.

Shortly after his post, a commentator responded, stating his intention to hack the PPV, which White promised “a surprise” to anyone looking to illegally watch the event.

The recent UFC announcement that they would raise the price of PPVs again, this time from $ 64.99 to $ 69.99, starting with UFC 257, has already met with some backlash. A number of commentators on Dana White’s post have voiced their dissatisfaction with the price hike and given that, it’s possible that more fans will turn to illegal streams instead of buying the event on ESPN +. Given that McGregor is MMA’s biggest star and the pay-per-view is expected to attract huge numbers, it makes sense that the UFC is looking to maximize its profits on the event by whatever means at its disposal.

UFC 257 takes place on January 23 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.

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ABC. TV’s official return to the UFC network with UFC Fight Island 7 is heading to ABC.

Listing. Scott Coker ‘surprised’ the UFC released so many top fighters, but ‘too bad for them, good for us’.

170. The welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns has been re-booked for UFC 258.

Pressure. Alexander Volkanovski thinks he will “break” Brian Ortega.

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Fighters to watch this year.

Free fights.

Anthony Pettis says he would love to fight Jake Paul.

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The Co-Main Event. Discussing pay-per-views, Greg Hardy, UFC PI and more.

Past fights. Slacky awards for 2020.

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Promises.

Izzy rejecting the legendary Polish power.

Shadow.

Safety first.

Teammates.

Hmmm.

Bellator with the content we all needed.

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Kamaru Usman (17-1) vs. Gilbert Burns (19-3); UFC 258, February 13.

Curtis Blaydes (14-2) against Derrick lewis (24-7); UFC Fight Night, February 27.

Sergey Spivak (11-2) against Jared vanderaa (11-4); UFC Fight Night, February 27.

Johnny walker (18-5) vs. Jimmy Crute (12-1); UFC Fight Night, March 20.

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So it looks like there is a good chance that Poirier-McGregor 2 is for the title. I guess Dana could finally give up on cuddling Khabib. I could never have seen it coming.

Thanks for reading and see you tomorrow.

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