Why No UFC on PPV HD?

[vedhead]

I know they shot it in HD. Why arent they broadcasting? It really pisses me off.

 

[charper1]

They have the SD feed, but contracts rule the land of HD broadcast rights. Its a 50/50 when it comes to getting things approved or not. It is very possible that the cost to the rights to the HD were too high compared to the usual amount of viewers that purchase the standard PPV. If the SD PPV is low they sure wont spend to get the HD seeing that sell would be even fewer.

 

[vedhead]

Well, its hard to believe that a company that now makes a $30 mil/month profit can't afford HD broadcast rights.

 

[charper1]

As with everything else in life its not about affording its about the value.

 

[chris_fowler99]

I know they shot it in HD. Why arent they broadcasting? It really pisses me off.

They shot it in HD?

 

[vedhead]

yes

 

[CWS_kahuna]

I think it's crazy not to offer this in HD, I love watching the fights on HDnet through the WEC. If the WEC is doing HD the the UFC certainly should be as it's a much bigger company. Hopefully these pay per view events will soon be in HD at $40 a pop they certainly should be.

 

[vedhead]

EXACTLY. UFC should be doing everything possible to retain fans at this point and to move the sport along...HD would be a huge step.

Its not like they pay their fighters anything...everything they get from PPV is PURE PROFIT.

I hope 2007 brings the million dollar fights (UFC vs PRIDE) and HD. If not, Zuffa will fall.