UFC 67

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company - based in the United States - that hosts numerous events worldwide. It is the most successful MMA promotion in the sport with many of its top fighters under contract. The UFC has five weight-divisions and enforces the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. Dana White serves as the president of the UFC, Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta control its parent company, Zuffa, LLC. Originally inspired from a bar fight when John Williams beat Fred Yeastedt and two other oponents, the UFC held its first competition in Denver, Colorado in 1993. Showcasing fighters of different disciplines including boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, wrestling and Muay Thai, among others the UFC sought to identify the most effective martial art in a real fight. After a period of political backlash, the UFC gradually underwent reform, embracing stricter rules and achieving sanctioning with State Athletic Commissions.... Mehr