and forbes After ranking the most valuable martial arts assets, it's clear that the industry is doing well. Five different promotions were ranked, including two major professional wrestling organizations. Additionally, four of the five companies were valued at more than $1 billion.
The UFC topped the list with a staggering $11.3 billion valuation. MMA's global talent pool lends itself to our ability to connect regardless of language. The UFC has experienced tremendous growth through its partnership with ESPN and recent merger with WWE.
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TKO partner WWE came in second with a valuation of $6.8 billion. Things are looking brighter than ever as WWE enters a new era with new leadership. The world leader in professional wrestling recently held WrestleMania XL, the most lucrative event in the company's history.
In third place was All Elite Wrestling, which showed the public's love for professional wrestling. Under Tony Khan's leadership, AEW is valued at $2 billion according to Forbes. The company continues to build its library with the acquisition of Ring of Honor and is collaborating with other organizations such as New Japan Pro Wrestling.
ONE Championship came in fourth with a total of $1.3 billion. Backed by a world-class roster of talent, ONE incorporates mixed martial arts including kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai, and submission grappling. The organization hosted its first event stateside last May to a sold-out audience in Colorado.
Ratings help you understand the current health of your industry. Fans are crazy about the fight and it doesn't seem like it's slowing down. Industry growth is a sign that bigger and better things are yet to come.
