Fight Business Podcast: How Russia’s Attack on Ukraine Impacts MMA

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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts.

This week Patrick breaks down the impact of Russia's attack of Ukraine on MMA and ways promotion's can navigate the crisis.

Later in the episode, Patrick also gives a UFC 272 pay-per-view buy prediction, his thoughts on Professional Fighters League matching Bellator MMA's offer to Kayla Harrison and finally, Triller and Dazn financials.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Episode Overview
(01:35) How Ukraine/Russia conflict affects MMA
(19:10) Ways MMA Promotions can navigate the crisis
(43:20) UFC 272 PPV Buy prediction
(47:04) PFL matches Kayla Harrison
(51:26) Triller/Dazn Financials
(57:00) Outro