UFC
The UFC started staging fights in 1993 with the goal of finding the ultimate fighting champion during a single-night tournament featuring the best athletes skilled in various martial arts disciplines.
The first big step forward came in 2001 when Frank Fertitta III and Lorenzo Fertitta took over the promotion and gave Dana White the title of UFC president.
With White leading the way, the UFC grew into the world's preeminent mixed martial arts promotion. The Ultimate Fighter reality television program, which started in 2005, and the 2013 launch of the UFC Fight Pass digital subscription service, helped widen its audience.
The UFC stages more than 40 live events each year that are broadcast to more than 1.1 billion people in 165 countries with the help of 165 global broadcast partners.
Year founded: 1993
Number of weight classes: 8 for men, 4 for women
President: Dana White
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Read the latest news, rumors, and analysis on the UFC:
When UFC fighter Paige VanZant steps inside the Octagon, she's never afraid of what might happen. She's faced true fear in her dark past and it's shaped her into the person she is today.
UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal made history last year with a five-second knockout. Now he's targeting Conor McGregor in the world of alcohol.
Rose Namajunas lost to Jessica Andrade in her last UFC fight. She's now looking for redemption through the inspiration and new purpose she found after two family members died from COVID-19.
UFC fighters battle for pride, money, and a chance to hoist and wear the championship belt. Have you ever wondered – how much is a UFC belt worth? Here's the shocking answer.
A year ago UFC fighter Ben Askren was undefeated when he stepped into the octagon against Jorge Masvidal. Five seconds later, he was knocked out cold. Now he's out of MMA fighting.
UFC fighter Paige VanZant has never been shy in front of the camera. She's taken it to a new level during the pandemic posting multiple nude shots of herself and her husband on Instagram.
Cindy Dandois is a top female MMA fighter that has competed in the UFC. The pandemic, however, has forced her to temporarily change her career and she's now starring on an adult website.
The UFC has officially approved of Dustin Poirier's fight outside of the octagon naming him the recipient of the Forrest Griffin Community Award.
UFC on ESPN 11 featured one of the best fights of the year in Josh Emmett against Shane Burgos. Emmett won but suffered a serious leg injury. Here's the latest.
UFC's Raquel Pennington is grateful for each opportunity to fight since 2017 when she was in a horrific ATV accident and almost lost her leg.
