Notorious illegal streaming site is ridiculing UFC President Dana White because of his demand for piracy sites to face prosecution.
In September, Turki Alalshikh, a prominent figure in the Saudi boxing community, expressed his desire to reduce the cost of boxing pay-per-views to $20 in order to fight against piracy. However, UFC president Dana White adamantly rejected this proposal.
White disagreed with Alalshikh’s comments and argued that it was not the appropriate approach to address illegal broadcasts.
“We know exactly how to combat piracy.”Dana White says the only *real* way to battle illegal streamers is to “start f*cking prosecuting people for stealing.”️👮 pic.twitter.com/X3LUI2yjRw
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) September 4, 2024
“We have a strong grasp on how to fight piracy,”he confidently stated. “While I won’t disclose all of our methods, I can assure you that we are relentless in our efforts and have even taken legal action against perpetrators in the past. Prosecution is key in the battle against piracy. We must hold those who steal accountable.”
White’s comments quickly caught the eye of Streameast, a major player in the realm of unauthorized streaming, who boldly confronted the UFC leader.
Steameast’s X account replied to MMA Junkie’s video where White shared his comments, saying, “Dana, feel free to come and get it.”
Come and get it then Dana
— Streameast News Network (@StreameastNews) September 4, 2024
Streameast also added to Turki Alalshikh’s proposal for $20 boxing pay-per-views, stating, “We wouldn’t have to provide our services if they simply made these events more affordable.”
“We are not willing to do what we do, but it is necessary,”the site stated.
The streaming platform also dismissed assertions that Dana would retaliate against them, in a reply to ACD MMA.
We wouldn’t have to do what we do if they just make these things affordable.
— Streameast News Network (@StreameastNews) September 3, 2024
“Despite more than a decade of effort, we are still facing the same issues. Kindly convey our message to him,”Strameast replied, attaching an image of a t-shirt with the words “increase fighter pay.”
He’s been trying for more than a decade and we’re more prevalent than back then. Tell him we said this: pic.twitter.com/EPy1dzvzaQ
— Streameast News Network (@StreameastNews) September 3, 2024
The issue of fighter compensation in the UFC has gained significant attention, largely due to the efforts of influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul who has been calling on Dana White to increase pay for fighters. However, Streameast has refuted allegations that they are not helping fighters by illegally streaming events.
“The website hit back at criticism, pointing out the distinction between “free”and “affordable.”Despite Dana White’s net worth being over half a billion, his employees are still required to pay for their own medical expenses. The site sarcastically added, “I suppose you also think Robin Hood is the villain, right?”
Steameast’s remarks were made in the aftermath of several piracy websites being shut down, with the added suggestion for users to pay for the content.
Despite the uncertainty of whether Dana White will have the final say in regard to UFC streams, one illegal site is currently confident in its ability to remain untouchable.
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