The UFC is strongly denying reports that the company has been sold.
UFC vice president of public relations Dave Sholler released a statement to MMA Junkie of USA Sports flat-out combating any report that the UFC has been sold for $4.2 billion. (RELATED: REPORT: UFC Sells For A Jaw-Dropping Amount Of Money)
The statement reads:
A report today by FloCombat.com indicating that the company has been sold is false. This follows other false speculation in the press recently.
Such misrepresentation of facts in the media negatively impacts our business, staff members and athletes. We have instructed our attorneys to investigate and take all appropriate legal actions against the parties publishing and contributing to these false stories.
With International Fight Week and the historic UFC 200 rapidly approaching, we look forward to once again delivering a series of events that our fans won’t soon forget. We appreciate your hard work, diligence and commitment, and thank you for your focus as we continue to take the sport to new heights.
UFC president Dana White has not been available to comment on the rumors, according to USA Today. (SLIDESHOW: These Are The Hottest Photos Of Ronda Rousey On The Internet)
Check back for details. This is a developing situation.