With Forbes ranking the most valuable combat sports properties, it is clear the industry is doing well. Five different promotions were ranked, including two leading professional wrestling organizations. Additionally, four of the five had valuations over $1 billion.
The UFC stood on top of the list with an astounding $11.3 billion valuation. MMA’s global talent pool helps its ability to connect regardless of language. UFC has seen incredible growth due to its partnership with ESPN and its recent merger with WWE.
Its TKO partner, WWE, came in second, with a $6.