This was the UFC's last pay-per-view (PPV) event before its new media deal with Paramount Skydance takes effect in 2026, as the numbered events will instead be available to stream at no additional cost on Paramount+ in the U.S. starting next year. The PPV model has been a hallmark of the promotion since its inception in 1993 and has been especially emphasized during the organization's seven-year broadcast partnership with ESPN
