Rumor has it that the recent set backs the UFC has experienced in Germany were aided and abetted by Vince McMahon of the WWE working behind the scenes to sabotage his competitors. As we know from watching the UFC try and fail to break into the Japanese market or sign Russian superstar Fedor Emelianenko, Zuffa needs some diplomatic help in dealing with foreign markets.
Since international expansion has been such a huge priority of Zuffa's, the involvement and backing of a group of serious players from the UAE brings a whole new set of established relationships, especially in hard to reach, but potentially huge markets like India, China and Russia.
Zuffa sold a 10% stake in the UFC to Flash Entertainment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi. Some have speculated that the Fertittas' Station Casinos money troubles and the UFC's own significant debt obligations made this cash infusion a must. Shane was recently spotted in Abu Dhabi at a media summit where potential media investors meet.
source: cagesideseats.com
If Vince is trying to sabotage the UFC, I really don't think it has anything to do with the UFC. I think it has more to do with Shane McMahon possibly doing consulting work for them and trying to help them expand internationally. Just my opinion.

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