Report: White to be granted ownership stake, chance to remain UFC president

The investment group led by the William Morris Endeavor-IMG agency that's reportedly reached a deal to buy the UFC will look to retain the public face of the company, according to Jeremy Botter of FloSports.

Botter previously reported that 100 percent of the UFC would be sold, including president Dana White's 8.89 percent stake. In such an event, White would cash out with more than $300 million.

Now, Botter reports White will be granted an ownership stake by WME/IMG in order to entice him to remain in his role as president and promoter.

The UFC has denied that a sale is imminent.