Lorenzo Fertitta

About

Executive and entrepreneur recognized as the chairman and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He and his brother Frank founded the sports promotion company Zuffa and he has served as a co-founder of Station Casinos.

Before Fame

He earned a bachelor's in business administration from the University of San Diego before earning his MBA from New York University in 1993.

Trivia

Outside of his work with UFC and Station Casinos, he has worked as the director of the American Gaming Association, commissioner on the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and as president and CEO of Gordon Biersch Brewing Company.

Family Life

He and his wife Teresa have three children named Nicco, Lorenzo, and Angelita.

Associated With

He was childhood friends with Dana White and it was from him that he purchased the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2001.