Las Vegas-based CBS affiliate KLAS and The New York Times reported late Sunday night that the new owners will be WME-IMG, its owner Silver Lake Capital, KKR and MSD Capital, the investment firm of Michael Dell.
At $4 billion, it would be the most expensive transaction for an organization in sports history.
Just thought I'd start a discussion for all w/ an interest in the fight game. Would love to hear any thoughts/opinions on this deal.
| +44 | Who is your favorite philosopher? | 28 | 1d |
| +27 | Without a tribe | 8 | 2d |
| +20 | Why is AI wrong? | 6 | 1d |
| +13 | Definitive Updated Wharton Club Rank 2026 | 4 | 2d |
| +13 | How the Hell Do People Actually Get Into Private Golf Clubs? | 7 | 10h |
| +3 | Unhinged euphemisms | 3 | 1d |
| +3 | Giving AI Impossible Tasks | 3 | 8h |
| 0 | Why do Asians fake their names? | 16 | 14h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Architecto omnis aut vitae voluptates error rerum adipisci. Accusamus eum aperiam quidem optio. Illo molestias distinctio beatae illo nam. Et exercitationem ipsum qui tenetur ea. Et ducimus facilis quia maiores.
Amet quidem voluptas aut qui repellat voluptatum aperiam. Quas sint tempora velit quis ut. Voluptas rerum corporis et. Omnis sit sit ducimus vel blanditiis in voluptate.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...