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IMG earns huge UFC fee increase from German market

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Jarjis Danho (R) of Germany in action against Daniel Omielanczuk of Poland during the Heavyweight Bout of the UFC Fight Night at The O2 Arena on February 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

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