Conor McGregor vs Khabib illegal live streams will be ‘shut down’ ahead of UFC 229 mega-fight
The MMA company is gearing up for the biggest fight in their history as close to three million people are earmarked to broadcast the UFC 229 bout
THE UFC have issued a warning to anyone trying to access the Conor McGregor versus Khabib Nurmagomedov fight via illegal streams.
The MMA company is gearing up for the biggest fight in their history as close to three million people are earmarked to broadcast the UFC 229 bout.
But Dana White an co have warned punters that they are taking steps to stop fight fans streaming the contest for free.
The multi-billion dollar MMA company has hired a communications team aimed at blocking illegal sites broadcasting the lightweight championship clash.
The UFC said in a statement: “UFC has engaged VFT Solutions, a leader in the content consumption and protection field, to monitor piracy across live streaming social media sites during the event.
“VFT’s platform identifies and records the participants on both ends of the piracy: the streamers illegally using live social media applications to share copyrighted content and the viewers watching that content in real time.”
And Chief Legal Officer for the UFC, Hunter Campbell claims cash-tight punters who are relying on free streams to see the 155lbs contest will be in for a rude awakening come fight time.
He said: “Make no mistake. Live streaming a UFC event without our permission is theft.”
“You are robbing UFC and the incredible men and women who compete in the Octagon.
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“With assistance from VFT Solutions, we can identify all those who are participating in this unlawful conduct, shut it down, and direct fans to legitimate viewing sites.”
BT Sport have the exclusive rights to the Las Vegas fight card in the UK and Ireland.
Undercard card coverage starts on their BT Sport 1 channel at 1am in the early hours of Sunday morning, October 7.