The recent merger of WWE and UFC has created a buzz in the world of sports and entertainment, and now UFC President Dana White has spoken out about the move.
As part of the agreement, White will remain president of UFC, while Nick Khan will act as president for the wrestling side of the business. Vince McMahon will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board for the new company.
White expressed his excitement for the new venture and put over both Vince McMahon and Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel.
“I am excited to take this to another level. Vince is a savage in the wrestling space, Ari is a beast at what he does, and then add what we at UFC bring to the table and there is no limit to what this company can accomplish in the next five years.”
Dana White
This merger comes after Zuffa LLC sold a controlling share of UFC to Endeavor for $4 billion in 2016, with Endeavor purchasing the remainder of the company in 2021.
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