UFC Confirms sale
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As much as we like to shit on the UFC for many things they're still the best promotion out there putting on the best events in the sport. Changes are good but scary at the same time.
It honestly feels like they waited too long to sell. I'm nearly 100% indifferent to UFC because of their lack of evolution. The next owners definitely have their work cut out for them...As much as we like to shit on the UFC for many things they're still the best promotion out there putting on the best events in the sport. Changes are good but scary at the same time.
Couldn't have picked a worse time to say that. The advantage of the ufc over the other orgs is that it has the best roster of fighters. Other than that, the production values are quite poor, the concept monotonous and formulaic and let's not get started on the way they treat fighters and members of the press.As much as we like to shit on the UFC for many things they're still the best promotion out there putting on the best events in the sport. Changes are good but scary at the same time.
completely agree. I almost shut off UFC 200 due to BRING THE PAIN just out of principle....almost!
15 years later you are still using BRING THE PAIN?! we are 4 musical trends removed from that shit.
If you think the promos for the UFC are worse than any other promos, then I don't know what to tell you.
Hopefully the new owners up the production value.
I'd like to see them get away from the fox sports nonsense of coverage like every other North American sport.
I'd like to see them get away from the fox sports nonsense of coverage like every other North American sport.
appearently no one . it shit the bed as soon as the news leaked and still is down lol
Good
they probably pulled the plug on their commodore 64 until the new owners tell them how to spin this
Not sure if posted in another thread but here is the memo they sent to fighters:
Dear Athletes,
We are writing to personally advise you of a change to UFC. Renowned entertainment, sports and fashion giant WME | IMG has entered into an agreement to acquire UFC. Silver Lake Partners, KKR, MSD Capital, L.P. and MSD Partners, L.P. will join WME | IMG as new strategic investors. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
From the moment Zuffa, LLC purchased UFC over 15 years ago, you, the athletes, have always been the central focus of the promotion. That will not change. WME | IMG, who has been involved with UFC for many years, is focused on the continued global expansion of mixed martial arts and committed to further promoting you on the global stage.
Upon closing of the deal, Lorenzo Fertitta will be stepping down as Chairman and CEO of the organization, however, Lorenzo and Frank will retain a minority ownership interest in the business. UFC President Dana White will continue in his role and will also retain a minority ownership interest.
The organization's leadership, a team of great executives hand-picked to help lead the business, will remain in place to carry on their work and continue to lead the team of dedicated employees who promote your careers as mixed martial arts athletes.
You remain a very important part of a highly driven, dedicated and motivated organization that will continue to deliver wold-class experience and opportunities for you as athletes and for the greatest fans in the world.
Thank you,
The Zuffa executive team.
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Let me point to this specific statement from the memo:
From the moment Zuffa, LLC purchased UFC over 15 years ago, you, the athletes, have always been the central focus of the promotion.
And contrast it with the comment Fertitta said to Mitrione 3 months ago about how it's the show not the fighters who they (the UFC) are selling to the public.
Yeah ok.
Dear Athletes,
We are writing to personally advise you of a change to UFC. Renowned entertainment, sports and fashion giant WME | IMG has entered into an agreement to acquire UFC. Silver Lake Partners, KKR, MSD Capital, L.P. and MSD Partners, L.P. will join WME | IMG as new strategic investors. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
From the moment Zuffa, LLC purchased UFC over 15 years ago, you, the athletes, have always been the central focus of the promotion. That will not change. WME | IMG, who has been involved with UFC for many years, is focused on the continued global expansion of mixed martial arts and committed to further promoting you on the global stage.
Upon closing of the deal, Lorenzo Fertitta will be stepping down as Chairman and CEO of the organization, however, Lorenzo and Frank will retain a minority ownership interest in the business. UFC President Dana White will continue in his role and will also retain a minority ownership interest.
The organization's leadership, a team of great executives hand-picked to help lead the business, will remain in place to carry on their work and continue to lead the team of dedicated employees who promote your careers as mixed martial arts athletes.
You remain a very important part of a highly driven, dedicated and motivated organization that will continue to deliver wold-class experience and opportunities for you as athletes and for the greatest fans in the world.
Thank you,
The Zuffa executive team.
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Let me point to this specific statement from the memo:
From the moment Zuffa, LLC purchased UFC over 15 years ago, you, the athletes, have always been the central focus of the promotion.
And contrast it with the comment Fertitta said to Mitrione 3 months ago about how it's the show not the fighters who they (the UFC) are selling to the public.
Yeah ok.
Good post. They continue to lie and cheat, even after they have just been proved to be a liar and a cheater...Not sure if posted in another thread but here is the memo they sent to fighters:
Dear Athletes,
We are writing to personally advise you of a change to UFC. Renowned entertainment, sports and fashion giant WME | IMG has entered into an agreement to acquire UFC. Silver Lake Partners, KKR, MSD Capital, L.P. and MSD Partners, L.P. will join WME | IMG as new strategic investors. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
From the moment Zuffa, LLC purchased UFC over 15 years ago, you, the athletes, have always been the central focus of the promotion. That will not change. WME | IMG, who has been involved with UFC for many years, is focused on the continued global expansion of mixed martial arts and committed to further promoting you on the global stage.
Upon closing of the deal, Lorenzo Fertitta will be stepping down as Chairman and CEO of the organization, however, Lorenzo and Frank will retain a minority ownership interest in the business. UFC President Dana White will continue in his role and will also retain a minority ownership interest.
The organization's leadership, a team of great executives hand-picked to help lead the business, will remain in place to carry on their work and continue to lead the team of dedicated employees who promote your careers as mixed martial arts athletes.
You remain a very important part of a highly driven, dedicated and motivated organization that will continue to deliver wold-class experience and opportunities for you as athletes and for the greatest fans in the world.
Thank you,
The Zuffa executive team.
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Let me point to this specific statement from the memo:
From the moment Zuffa, LLC purchased UFC over 15 years ago, you, the athletes, have always been the central focus of the promotion.
And contrast it with the comment Fertitta said to Mitrione 3 months ago about how it's the show not the fighters who they (the UFC) are selling to the public.
Yeah ok.
Good for them.
I wonder if the new owners will shut down the Reebok deal? If they do, all you lucky fans may get to see Big Brown make his return to the octagon.
The more I see Big Brown written down rather than spoken the more it makes me think of a giant piece of shit. Like literally, not a commentary about his personality
As much as we like to shit on the UFC for many things they're still the best promotion out there putting on the best events in the sport. Changes are good but scary at the same time.
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Lol I listen to electronicore/heavy metal/metalcore/post hardcore music, so i'm not really up to date on what the popular musical trends are these days. So I don't mind the bring the pain song.
Copy/pasted from Bloody Elbow article. Possibly their error. I checked MMAFighting and they have it spelled correctly.
