The UFC ‘s new licensing deal with Paramount Skydance helped boost TKO ‘s first quarter earnings as the pact with Paramount+ kicked in at the start of the year. TKO saw revenue for the quarter grow 26% year over year to $1.6 billion, while adjust earnings before interest, taxes depreciation and amortization grew 32% to $549.8 billion. That was fueled by a $51.2 million increase for UFC as the new seven-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount began for the MMA league. “TKO’s first quarter results reflect the strength and durability of our premium IP. Our media rights portfolio is firmly in place, our financial incentive packages continue to scale, and demand for our premium live events and experiences is healthy,” said Mark Shapiro, TKO’s president and COO.…