Endeavor CEO and UFC owner Ari Emanuel and his family lost their Los Angeles home in the ongoing Palisades wildfire in California.
UFC owner Ari Emanuel and thousands of other Los Angelenos lost their properties as several wildfires rampaged the region in Southern California. Luckily, Emanuel and his family were able to evacuate in time as the fires approached their neighborhood.
Emanuel was a significant reason for the UFC selling for $4 billion in 2016, an astounding figure given Dana White and the Fertittas’ original purchase in 2001. After the lucrative purchase, Emanuel remains a key presence in the UFC and has retained a close relationship with White and the matchmakers.
Emanuel played a major role in the UFC-WWE $21 billion merger under the TKO umbrella.
Emanuel and his family experienced unthinkable tragedy to kick off the new year, as their home was one of many that were destroyed in the wildfires rampaging through the Los Angeles area.
UFC owner Ari Emanuel loses Los Angeles home as wildfires devastate the region
Emanuel’s family broke silence this weekend after the Pacific Palisades fire destroyed their property.
“Thank you for the magical memories house,” Emanuel’s wife, Sarah Staudinger posted on Instagram.
“Thank you for keeping us safe for so long and watching us grow up. Thank you for being there until the very end. We will miss you.”
As of this writing, Emanuel hasn’t broken silence on his social media platforms or in a formal statement. UFC 311 in Los Angeles could potentially be relocated next weekend as the wildfires continue to devastate the area.