MMA Junkie reports that Zuffa has sent an email to its employees refuting the story that the UFC has been sold. Dave Sholler has made an official statement denying the report from FloCombat that the company has been purchased. Sholler told MMA Junkie that, “FloCombat.com’s report indicating that the UFC has been sold is false.” […]
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Report: Zuffa to sell for $4.2B
Zuffa, LLC has reportedly accepted a $4.2 billion bid to sell the UFC. The report also states that Dana White will remain in his role with the UFC despite the sale. Jeremy Botter of FloCombat first reported the sale. A group consisting of WME-IMG, the Dailan Wanda Group, The Kraft Group and Tecent Holdings may […]
UFC Fight Night 89 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 89 from Ottawa, Canada drew 10,490 for a gate of $1,278,250. The attendance, gate and bonuses were announced at the post-event press conference. According to this, TD Place has a standing room capacity of over 10,500. Thus, the numbers reflect a full house on Saturday night for the UFC’s debut in Ottawa. […]
Muhammad Ali Expansion Act revealed
The initial draft language for the Muhammad Ali Expansion Act was made public last week. The language, while likely not the final version, amends the existing act which protects boxers. The UFC opposes federal regulation of its sport. Lawrence Epstein, the company’s Chief Operating Officer told ESPN, “We continue to believe the federal government would […]
Zuffa close to sale of UFC
MMA Fighting reports that Zuffa, LLC is close to selling the UFC. An ESPN report states that the UFC has received two bids in the range of $4.1 billion. According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, the two groups with the highest bids are WME-IMG in conjunction with Dalian Wanda Group and China Media Capital. Per Rovell, […]