Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.) Acquires Controlling Majority Interest in Lights Out Sports
January 8, 2026
Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.) has acquired a controlling majority interest in Lights Out Sports and expanded its governance role. Under the transaction, Dr. Zack Ellison has been appointed Chairman, President, and CEO as A.R.I. looks to scale Lights Out's combat-sports promotion, live events, and streaming media business (Lights Out XF and LightsOutSportsTV.com) and leverage a new multi-year media rights deal with ESPN/Disney+.
- Buyers
- Applied Real Intelligence (A.R.I.)
- Targets
- Lights Out Sports
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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