Was there ever a moment when you thought the UFC might fail?
Replied byDana White
President and CEO at Ultimate Fighting Championship
Niche: Sports
Revenue: $100M+/month
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Started: 1993
Many times. The fight business is incredibly difficult. We struggled to secure television deals, gain regulatory approval, and attract mainstream acceptance. There were moments when we were losing millions and seriously discussing selling the company.
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