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$173.8M Payout Handed to UFC Owner Ari Emanuel as Dana White Aims for NFL-Like TV Deal


Published on 2025-03-25 09:04:55 - EssentiallySports
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  • Ari Emanuel has always played the long game, and his latest move exemplifies why he is one of the most dominant personalities in combat sports. The post $173.8M Payout Handed to UFC Owner Ari Emanuel as Dana White Aims for NFL-Like TV Deal appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The article from MSN discusses a significant financial event involving Ari Emanuel, the CEO of Endeavor, which owns the UFC. Emanuel received a $173.8 million payout, primarily due to the UFC's successful business operations and its strategic moves towards securing a lucrative TV deal akin to those in the NFL. UFC President Dana White has been vocal about his ambitions to elevate UFC's broadcasting agreements to match the scale and revenue of NFL deals, aiming to transform the UFC into a major player in sports entertainment. This payout reflects the high financial stakes and the growing economic influence of UFC in the sports industry.

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