BREAKING NEWS: The UFC Sold For $4 Billion – Major Details

The following is from MMANews.com:

According to both CBS 8 and TMZ Sports, the UFC has officially been sold for $4 billion.

The reports making the rounds claims that the papers for the sale were officially signed on Saturday, the actual same day the historic UFC 200 event took place. The official announcement regarding the sale is expected to be made publicly as soon as Monday.

Both reports also indicate that longtime UFC President Dana White will stay on with the new owners as the president for the UFC, and that surprisingly enough, Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta will maintain a small ownership stake in the company.

CBS 8 is reporting that they will have interviews with both Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta on Monday morning.

Many are pointing to the simple smiley-face emoji that White posted on Twitter on Sunday, which you can see below, as his reaction to the rumors.

The following report is from TMZSports.com:

The UFC has been sold … TMZ Sports has confirmed … and the sale price is around $4 billion.

UFC sources told us entertainment and sports talent agency WME/IMG will be the new owners. The company head, Ari Emanuel, will wield a lot of power over the organization.

We’re told Dana White will still have a major presence, serving as President. The Fertittas brothers will have a minority interest and a diminished role.

Lorenzo Fertitta will be stepping down as CEO.

Although the deal has been agreed upon, we’re told the deal will take 6 weeks to 2 months for final signatures.

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