It wasn’t that long ago when mixed martial arts (MMA) wasn’t even considered a “real” sport, so it’s nice to see Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White, along with new boss Ari Emanuel and top draw Ronda Rousey getting their due.
This latest accolade comes from Sporting News, as part of its “50 most influential people in sports” poll for 2016. White clocked in at No. 12, while Emanuel was No. 26. Rousey just managed to crack the list at No. 50.
How were their spots determined?
Sporting News polled 21 experts from across the sports spectrum, including executives and officials from various leagues, teams, networks, news outlets and organizations, and asked them to name the most influential people in sports in 2016.