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The Start of the fight game
The UFC was originally started by Art Davie, an advertising executive, and Rorion Gracie, a noted master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The goal was to stage a tournament featuring fighters of all types of martial arts in order to determine who was truly the king of the fight game -
W.O.W
In 1993 twenty eight investors contributed to the creation of WOW promotions. The idea was declined by many television programs other than the Semaphore Entertainment Group (SEG) who became a partner in May of 1993. The SEG devised the name The Ultimate Fighter -
The first UFC fight (UFC 1)
UFC 1 used an eight-man tournament format, with the winner receiving $50,000. The tournament featured fights with no weight classes, rounds, time-outs, or judges. The two rules, no biting or eye gouging. The match only ended by submission, knockout, or the fighter's corner throwing in the towel. Gloves were allowed, as Art Jimmerson showed in his Quarterfinal bout against Royce Gracie. Royce Gracie was the winner of the tournament defeating Gerard Gordeau. -
ressuraction of zuffa
SEC was on ther verg of bankrupcy.But Dana White approached them in 2000, with an offer to purchase the UFC. A month later, in January 2001, the Fertittas bought the UFC for $2 million and created Zuffa, LLC as the parent entity controlling the UFC. -
UFC 31 Ultimate fighting card
This UFC event was the most hyped event ever in the orginization as it featured (1) The UFC debut of “The Prodigy,” BJ Penn
(2) Shonie Carter’s infamous spinning backfist KO of Matt Serra
(3) Chuck Liddell knocking out former heavyweight champ Kevin Randleman in 78 seconds
(4) Carlos Newton ending Pat Miletich’s reign atop the welterweight division
(5) A heavyweight classic between Randy Couture and Pedro Rizzo -
The Ultimate fighting TV show
The Ultimate Fighter a reality television show featuring up and coming MMA fighters in competition for a six-figure UFC contract, with fighters eliminated from competition via exhibition mixed martial arts matches was introduced to several networks, each one rejecting the idea outright. The idea when then brought to Spike TV program who bought the program and became a instant success. -
First Ultimate Fighter Fight
This fight finale introduced the first of many amazing ultimate fighter endings where Forrest Griffin a former light heavyweight fought Stephan Bonner a now UFC Hall of Famer. The Ultimate Fighter showed everyone that the series adopts true fighters into the gam -
Paper view Explotion
Chuck Liddell vs Randy Couture second fight caused a boom in paper view sales from a previous 150 000 benchmark to 300 000. Although in the third fight between these two rivals it attracted
410 000 paper view buyers. This fight had an attendance of 11 000 people, selling a total gate $3,382,400. -
Strike Force
Dana White revealed that Zuffa had purchased Strikeforce. Following the purchase, the UFC signed many of Strikeforce's top stars and champions, such as Jason Miller, Nick Diaz, Dan Henderson, Alistair Overeem, and Cung Le. These fighters changed the game introducing new blood into the UFC as they caused a lot of problems for UFC original fighters. -
Company Lawsuit
In December 2014, a lawsuit was filled by several fighters against Zuffa claiming the organization restricts fighters' control over their careers and earning potential. This has caused an ongoing debate and struggle over how UFC sensitive information should be handled. Later that year, a 12–16 month investigation began. Thus far, both sides have provided well over 100,000 documents. -
Bloodbath
UFC 189 was the rise of Conor to stardom with his absolutely stunning performance against Chad Mendes who fought for the injured Jose Aldo. 10 000 people came to view the weigh-ins. Robbi Lawler and Rory MacDonald fight was the most privileged fight to watch as both would fight till death. This was also a great moment for Canada as Rory MacDonald a Canadian native was got a shot at one of the toughest fighters in UFC. -
The Fight Of The Century
It is not official but speculation says the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will go toe to toe as it was reported that McGregor obtained a boxing license in California. Reports indicate that this fight will make alot of revenue