Zuffa informs fighters of UFC sale via e-mail

Esther Lin, MMA FightingThe UFC was officially sold by Zuffa on Monday, and the hundreds of fighters were informed about the transaction via e-mail. UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon, who picked up a big win at Saturday’s UFC 200, revealed the e-mail he received from Zuffa’s executive team.

We are writing to personally advise you of a chance to UFC. Renowned entertainment, sports and fashion giant WWE | IMG has entered into agreement to acquire UFC. Silver Lake Partners, KKR, MSD Capital, L.P. and MSD Partners, L.P. will join WME | IMG as new strategic investors. The transaction is subject to customary conditions.

From the moment Zuffa, LLC purchased UFC over 15 years ago, you, the athletes, have…