In 2024, UFC recorded the highest revenue ever. That helps the major shareholders of the tournament recorded a huge income, along with the increase in total assets based on the number of shares they hold. One of the most beneficiaries is Mr. Ari Emanuel.
Currently, Ari Emanuel is the CEO of Endeavor Group Holdings and TKO Group Holdings, the unit that owns both UFC and WWE. The recent record revenue helps to pricing the shares of Endeavor Group Holdings. UFC also shows that this is a large profit investment for Ari Emanuel et al.
Ari Emanuel spent money on UFC since 2016, when he and some partners bought this tournament for $ 4 billion. Over the past 10 years, Ari Emanuel continues to buy UFC's shares through other large and small shareholders. Through UFC, he also acquired WWE and many other professional sports tournaments.
After acquiring WWE, Ari Emanuel quickly removed the founder of this tournament. Vince McMahon, former WWE Chairman, was forced to leave the company after a series of allegations of crime. That helps Ari Emanuel as well as Dana White succeeded in gaining full control at TKO and UFC.
Ari Emanuel's starting point is quite modest. He worked as a manager for some actors at Hollowwood. Over time, Ari Emanuel started his independent business, sponsored A -list stars, and encroached on the field of music and cinema to sports.