The big announcement from the UFC is Lorenzo Fertitta will step down as president of Station Casinos to focus on expanding the UFC internationally. Increased focus on international development in Asia will be part of the casino mogul’s strategy for worldwide penetration.

  Some stats from the article: Price the Fertittas paid for UFC in 2001: $2 million Value today: $1 billion-plus UFC estimated 2008 sales: $250 million UFC is estimated to control 90% of the mixed martial arts industry. UFC pay-per-view buys in 2001: 145,000 UFC pay-per-view buys in 2007: 5.1…