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What is the UFC? Ultimate guide to the premier mixed martial arts organization
Feb 22, 2025
The name ‘UFC’ is almost interchangeable with MMA, showing how firm the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s grip is on mixed martial arts.
Despite this, the UFC and MMA are best described as a mile wide and an inch deep. While casual fans are engrossed in the Conor McGregor and Jon Jones news cycles, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anybody who can tell you who the top-five fighters of a particular division are or who the current champions are.
(22/02/2025) This guide will serve as the perfect introduction point for new fans of the UFC. Here’s everything you need to know.
What does UFC stand for and what is MMA
UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship. MMA stands for mixed martial arts. The UFC is an MMA promotion that hosts MMA fights.
MMA consists of wrestling, submission fighting, kicking, punching, knees, and elbows. The most common martial arts practiced in MMA and the UFC are Muay Thai, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Still, many fighters also practice other art forms like Taekwondo, Sambo, Sanda, and Kyokushin Karate.
Who owns UFC
TKO Group Holdings owns the UFC and the WWE. It is part of Endeavor Group Holdings, whose CEO is Ari Emanuel.
Dana White
Dana White is the President and CEO of the UFC. He handles most of the business’s public-facing aspects, including press conferences, and is known for his cutthroat attitude.
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