MIAMI – Dana White addressed the UFC's ESPN deal coming to a close. The UFC's exclusive negotiating window with ESPN ends Tuesday, where the promotion can now talk to other networks and potentially land a new home starting 2026.

UFC CEO Dana White remained rather brief regarding the next steps to secure a long-term deal for U.S.-based TV rights beginning next year. In doing so, White was respectful of ESPN’s contributions to the UFC and its ability to help the promotion put on cards at a frantic pace.

Dana White lit up the post-fight press conference after UFC 314 at Miami’s Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025. Paddy Pimblett scored a third-round TKO over Michael Chandler in the co-main event, keeping his UFC record spotless.