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Disney Streaming Woes Continue as ESPN Fails UFC 313, Infuriating TKO Executives as Media Rights Deal Hangs in the Balance

March 10, 2025 ·

Marvin Montanaro

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Disney’s inability to manage its streaming services is becoming a recurring theme. Just weeks after Hulu’s Oscars debacle, where viewers were locked out of the final awards of the night, ESPN+ suffered a catastrophic failure during UFC 313 that has led to bad blood with members of the TKO board.

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Author: Marvin Montanaro

Marvin Montanaro is the Editor-in-Chief of That Park Place and a seasoned entertainment journalist with nearly two decades of experience across multiple digital media outlets and print publications. He joined That Park Place in 2024, bringing with him a passion for theme parks, pop culture, and film commentary. Based in Orlando, Florida, Marvin regularly visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, offering firsthand reporting and analysis from the parks. He’s also the creative force behind The M4 Empire YouTube channel, bringing a critical eye toward the world of pop culture. Montanaro’s insights are rooted in years of real-world reporting and editorial leadership. He can be reached via email at mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X: http://x.com/marvinmontanaro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvinmontanaro Facebook: https://facebook.com/marvinmontanaro YouTube: http://YouTube.com/TheM4Empire Email: mmontanaro@thatparkplace.com