The UFC's newest partner
The UFC sold a minority stake in the company to Flash Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of the government of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. It “will permit the UFC to do things unimaginable even five years ago,” according to Yahoo Sports.
This is a big deal, even if it won’t make a splash for the common fan. Dana White has always said the UFC wouldn’t rule out adding partners, but that they wouldn’t sell just for a cash grab. This certainly lives up that, as Abu Dhabi can be a very valuable ally when it comes to expanding the UFC brand and opening up new markets to the UFC. Even if you aren’t a UFC fan, you have to admit that a move like this is good for MMA. This news is definitely impressive, to say the least.
This is a big deal, even if it won’t make a splash for the common fan. Dana White has always said the UFC wouldn’t rule out adding partners, but that they wouldn’t sell just for a cash grab. This certainly lives up that, as Abu Dhabi can be a very valuable ally when it comes to expanding the UFC brand and opening up new markets to the UFC. Even if you aren’t a UFC fan, you have to admit that a move like this is good for MMA. This news is definitely impressive, to say the least.
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