A new chapter in the book of sports started on Monday when the UFC released an official statement regarding the sale of the most prominent mixed martial arts promotion in the world. Zuffa also emailed the fighters on their roster a statement regarding the sale and the MMA community reacted in different ways.
Here is what some familiar names in mixed martial arts had to say regarding the $4 billion purchase of the UFC:
@danawhite L. Fertitta talk exclusively with @8NewsNow about 4-billion dollar sale. Largest in the history of sports pic.twitter.com/ZBhzbsxskZ
— Chris Maathuis (@sports8) July 11, 2016
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— Dana White (@danawhite) July 11, 2016
I am honoured to have fought under the Fertitta regime! To have been mentored by these great people on this great business is a true honour!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 11, 2016
Congrats @DanaWhite & @LorenzoFertitta nice investment.
advertisement – continue reading below— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) July 11, 2016
That makes it official. https://t.co/whBUODcXaP pic.twitter.com/C0liWVOpqD
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) July 11, 2016
There are so many fighters, I don’t mind the mass email. I’ve had nothing but the best experience with the @UFC but excited for the future.
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) July 11, 2016
The Fertittas bought the UFC for 2 million 15 years ago. They sell it for 4 billion. Greatest ROI in sports history. Remarkable.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 11, 2016
Biggest takeaway at the moment on this historic day for MMA: UFC fighters are worth more than we all thought. Hope they realize that, too.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 11, 2016
Perfect time to change the revenue split to ➡️ 46% / 54% split to be equal to the other major sports.💰💰💰 #WeAllNeedToEat
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) July 11, 2016
Dana White on Joe Rogan staying as commentator pic.twitter.com/ziOVbRUDv9
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 11, 2016
So I asked UFC brass after the sale, does that mean we all get paid more??? and they said… https://t.co/vaRoSPz35X
— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) July 11, 2016
I wonder what comes next…
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 11, 2016
1 single move that would change the sport for the best, literally overnight..
Match the revenue split to all major sports. (Close to 50/50)
— Johnny Hollywood (@HollywoodCase) July 11, 2016
If USADA disappears I'm out
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 11, 2016
Got a new boss, @ufc new PR machine, here comes #bigcountry pushed to a new level. https://t.co/HLYuXDQb1x
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) July 11, 2016
4 bil… I was probably worth more and so was everyone else right?
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) July 11, 2016
Since @UFC is about the brand and NOT the fighters I invite the new owners to release the 500 fighters under contract and start anew.
— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) July 11, 2016
Congrats on the great investment years ago @danawhite @lorenzofertitta Looking forward to seeing the @ufc grow even more!
— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) July 11, 2016
Deadly can't wait to see what % I'll get out of that 4 billion no more work for me going in to tell the boss to fuck himself
— Neil 2 Tap Seery (@NeilSeeryMMA) July 11, 2016
I feel bad for the hard-working Zuffa employees who have been lied to about the sale for months. Especially for any who lose their jobs now.
— Robert Sargent (@MMARising) July 11, 2016
UFC worth as much as Star Wars. Pretty damn crazy.
— Josh Samman (@JoshSamman) July 11, 2016
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