Summary
Paramount+ is the new way to broadcast UFC in Brazil. Photo: Reproduction/Paramount
A week after the first event of the Paramount+ era, fans of the world's largest MMA organization once again voiced their opinions about the streaming platform's broadcast format . Measures such as avoiding showing corner instructions between rounds and athlete entrances to promote series and films were heavily criticized by sports enthusiasts, not only in Brazil.
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Check out some reactions to the UFC broadcast.
The UFC broadcast on Paramount is the same as last week. I thought it would improve a bit after the criticism, but it still has more commercials than fighting, and it's ridiculous not to show the fighters' entrances.
— Juniu (@Emersssonjr) February 1, 2026
"It's impossible to watch UFC with Paramount, it's one ad after another. Plus, they started a series on their own right after the preliminaries ended, it's awful," stated another Brazilian internet user.
Damn, it's impossible to watch UFC with Paramount, it's one ad after another.
Furthermore, he started a series on his own when the preliminaries ended, which was awful.
— zkraque (@marlontopini) February 1, 2026
"Is it just me or is Paramount's UFC broadcast a complete mess and full of bugs right now???" said another social media user, in English.
Is it just me or is the Paramount feed for UFC a completely glitchy buggy mess right now???
— Chris (@flaccoleader5) January 31, 2026
In the post-UFC 324 press conference, Dana White didn't seem to care about the complaints. At the time, the company president downplayed the criticism and highlighted the low price charged by the platform to watch the numbered events. Until last year, US residents had to pay for pay-per-view packages to watch the main fights offered by the organization.
“I haven’t seen it yet and everything is still being adjusted… It’s $8,99. You’re not paying that much extra; these guys need to make money too,” said Dana White.
Dana in an interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
UFC 325 results
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) – Title fight
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Benoit Saint Denis defeated Dan Hooker by technical knockout (punches and elbows) at 4:45 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy defeated Rafael Fiziev by technical knockout (punches) at 4:30 of round 2.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Tallison Teixeira defeated Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld defeated Jamie Mullarkey by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:01 of Round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Billy Elekana defeated Junior Tafa by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:18 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston defeated Cody Brundage by technical knockout (punches) at 4:08 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun defeated Torrez Finney by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Jonathan Micallef defeated Oban Elliott by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:31 of round 2.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli defeated Yi Zha by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Dom Mar Fan defeated SangWook Kim by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Keiichiro Nakamura defeated Sebastian Szalay by technical knockout (knee strike) at 3:38 of round 3.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Lawrence Lui defeated Sulangrangbo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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