Not too long ago, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn admitted his “jealousy” towards the UFC’s business model and how Dana White runs things. But after the recent finalization of UFC 249, the Matchroom Sport exec is changing his tune.
First, he went after ESPN, the UFC’s broadcast partner and the network that will air the April 18th card.
“I’m quite surprised ESPN are going ahead with this,” Hearn told Express Sport. “Obviously they want ratings and money.
”But with Sky Sports and DAZN, I would not be allowed to stage events right now.