TKO

Organization

A publicly traded sports and entertainment company formed by the merger of UFC and WWE, creating a pure-play entity that is better understood by the market.


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11/8/2025, 6:31:48 AM

Last Updated

11/8/2025, 6:33:20 AM

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11/8/2025, 6:33:20 AM

Summary

TKO, officially known as TKO Group Holdings, Inc., is a major player in the sports and entertainment industry, formed through the strategic merger of UFC and WWE. This creation was spearheaded by Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, as part of a larger vision to build a powerhouse in the entertainment landscape. Emanuel's M&A strategy, influenced by concepts like "Infinite Distribution," led to the combination of UFC and WWE, establishing TKO as a pure-play sports entertainment giant. The company's focus on IP ownership and live events is central to its strategy, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for human connection in an increasingly digital world. TKO's formation and strategic direction are closely tied to Endeavor's broader efforts in media, sports, and live events, with Emanuel playing a pivotal role in shaping its future.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Industry

    Sports and Entertainment

  • Official Name

    TKO Group Holdings, Inc.

  • Business Model

    Pure-play Sports Entertainment

  • Strategic Focus

    IP Ownership, Live Events

  • Strategic Influence

    Infinite Distribution (concept by George Gilder)

Timeline
  • TKO was created through a merger between UFC and WWE, a deal spearheaded by Ari Emanuel as part of Endeavor's M&A strategy. (Source: summary, related_documents)

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TKO (disambiguation)

A technical knockout (TKO) is a professional fighting term. TKO may also refer to:

Web Search Results
  • TKO (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

    Wikidata item Appearance From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A technical knockout (TKO) is a professional fighting term. TKO may also refer to: ## Sports [edit&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Sports")] TKO, the names of two professional wrestling moves referring to either the cutter#Fireman's_carry_cutter "Cutter (professional wrestling)") or stunner#Fireman's_carry_stunner "Stunner (professional wrestling)") variant TKO Group Holdings, a combat sports company ## Music [...] ## Film and TV [edit&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Film and TV")] "TKO" (Babylon 5) "TKO (Babylon 5)"), an episode of the TV series Babylon 5 T.K.O. (film) "T.K.O. (film)"), a 2007 film starring Dianna Agron The Kill Order, the prequel novel to The Maze Runner series Three Kingdoms Online, a browser based strategy game TKO: Total Knock Out, an obstacle course reality TV game show T.K.O., an OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes character ## Technology [...] [edit&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Music")] ### Artists [edit&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Artists")] TKO (band) "TKO (band)"), a rock band from Seattle, Washington TKO, a pop group led by Katie White "Katie White (musician)") ### Albums [edit&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Albums")] TKO (Tsakani Mhinga album) "TKO (Tsakani Mhinga album)"), 2000 TKO (The Knock Out) "TKO (The Knock Out)"), 2018 album by Mýa TKO, album by Kelly Khumalo, 2005 ### Songs

  • Demystifying TKO in Boxing - Dynamic Striking

    A Technical Knockout, often abbreviated as TKO, occurs when a referee, ringside physician, or the corner of a fighter decides that a competitor cannot continue the match safely. Unlike a knockout, a TKO does not happen due to a singular devastating blow but rather from a series of unanswered punches or a fighter being in no position to defend themselves. ## What Is a Knockout (KO) in Boxing? [...] In the world of boxing, the technical knockout (TKO) often finds its origins and applications closely linked to the dynamics of sparring sessions. During sparring in boxing, fighters simulate real bouts, often stopping short of causing serious harm. Here, understanding the significance of a knockdown becomes pivotal—an occurrence where a boxer is briefly floored by a punch but manages to rise within the referee's count. This distinction between a knockdown in boxing and a knockout delineates [...] A Knockout, or KO, is a decisive conclusion to a bout where one fighter renders their opponent unconscious or unable to continue by a singular powerful blow, resulting in the referee counting to ten. The opponent fails to rise and continue the fight within the designated time, signifying a complete loss for that fighter. ## Difference Between Knockout and Technical Knockout

  • Demystifying TKO in Boxing - Dynamic Striking

    A Technical Knockout, often abbreviated as TKO, occurs when a referee, ringside physician, or the corner of a fighter decides that a competitor cannot continue the match safely. Unlike a knockout, a TKO does not happen due to a singular devastating blow but rather from a series of unanswered punches or a fighter being in no position to defend themselves. ## What Is a Knockout (KO) in Boxing? [...] In the world of boxing, the technical knockout (TKO) often finds its origins and applications closely linked to the dynamics of sparring sessions. During sparring in boxing, fighters simulate real bouts, often stopping short of causing serious harm. Here, understanding the significance of a knockdown becomes pivotal—an occurrence where a boxer is briefly floored by a punch but manages to rise within the referee's count. This distinction between a knockdown in boxing and a knockout delineates [...] A Knockout, or KO, is a decisive conclusion to a bout where one fighter renders their opponent unconscious or unable to continue by a singular powerful blow, resulting in the referee counting to ten. The opponent fails to rise and continue the fight within the designated time, signifying a complete loss for that fighter. ## Difference Between Knockout and Technical Knockout

  • TKO Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Advertisement Skip to TKO Advertisement # TKO technical knockout. TKO ## abbreviation technical knockout ## Example Sentences Platforms like Sora 2 could provide new opportunities for brands to connect with fans and creators, according to Seth Krauss, chief administrative officer of TKO Group Holdings, parent company of pro wrestling giant WWE. [...] Those running this new venture, a deal between TKO Group Holdings and Saudi entertainment company Sela, have been lobbying to make it possible—and this bill would give them everything they’ve been asking for. Emanuel is also chief executive and executive chairman of the board of sports and entertainment company TKO Group Holdings, which was created in a merger between Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship. [...] The major promotions presented throughout the year by TKO and WWE are seen as powerful tools to keep streaming subscribers signed up. But some investors were skeptical of that strategy and Endeavor has since sold some of those parts, including a move to combine UFC with WWE in a separate publicly traded firm called TKO. Advertisement ## Related Words Advertisement carambola ad carousel Advertisement Advertisement #### Browse Follow us Get the Word of the Day every day!

  • Technical knockout | boxing - Britannica

    Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica Britannica AI Icon # technical knockout Britannica AI Icon ## Learn about this topic in these articles: ### definition Pacquiao v. Mayweather …can be stopped by a technical knockout (TKO) when a boxer is deemed by the referee (and sometimes the ringside physician) to be unable to defend himself properly, when a boxer is deemed to have sustained a serious injury, or when a boxer or his seconds decide he should not…

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將軍澳 Tseung Kwan O, 寶邑路 Po Yap Road, 將軍澳南 Tseung Kwan O South, 將軍澳市中心 Tseung Kwan O Town Centre, 西貢區 Sai Kung District, 新界 New Territories, 香港 Hong Kong, 中国

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