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I don't think it's economic right now. Dana is a control freak so it's not only money but the control and domination. The fact that someone is telling him it isn't safe and you can't do this or that is driving him crazy. I hate to side with Dana but I don't think he's wrong.I understand that he will make money from the UFC 249 ppv and any subsequent numbered UFC events on PPV, but why is he so desperate to all this from an economic standpoint. I doubt the PPVs will get enough ESPN plus subscriptions to make the effort, hassle and money spent on securing a private island to host fights worth it.
There isn't going to be any live gate money so what economic purpose do holding fight cards have? Is ESPN planning to compensate the UFC for just getting live sports back on their network?