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UFC 263 marked the first time in UFC history that a non-title bout other than the main-event was scheduled for 5 rounds. UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann featured the organization's first two flyweight fights as part of its first flyweight tournament, which consists of bouts that, in the event of a draw, go to a fourth "sudden victory" round held ...
The American-based Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion in the world. [1] Since its inception in 1993, the UFC has been the subject of controversies, ranging from moral condemnation of its events by politicians, which resulted in MMA being banned in many US states, to criticism for underpaying its athletes and for criminal behavior committed by ...
UFC 29: Defense of the Belts was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 16, 2000 at Differ Ariake Arena in Kōtō ward, Tokyo, Japan. [ 2 ] History
Bonnar was born in Hammond, Indiana, and raised in Munster, Indiana, attending Munster High School. [6] Bonnar had an extensive background in combat sports, beginning with wrestling when he was 10 years old, Taekwondo at age 12, Brazilian jiu-jitsu at age 22, and then added boxing and Muay Thai when he was 24 years old.
Diego Sanchez: Former UFC Lightweight Championship Contender. [16] TUF 1 Middleweight Tournament Winner. [17] Former KOTC Welterweight Champion. [18] Kevin Lee: Former UFC interim Lightweight Championship Contender [19] Renan Barão: Former UFC Bantamweight Champion [20] Rashad Evans: Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion [21]
Whereas the UFC was forced to hold shows in small towns in the Deep South with little TV exposure, Pride held their shows in Japan's largest stadiums averaging around 50,000 people a show and were shown on national television. Kerr continued where he left off in the UFC, dominating the competition in Pride.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 January 2025. American businessman (born 1969) Dana White White in 2015 Born Dana Frederick White Jr. (1969-07-28) July 28, 1969 (age 55) Manchester, Connecticut, U.S. Known for President and CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Spouse Anne Stella (m. 1996) Children 3 Website www.ufc.com Dana ...
There have been multiple instances in UFC history where a fighter misses the required weight limit for a championship fight. The following fights were originally scheduled and advertised as title fights, with the contenders earning a title shot, but due to a fighter missing weight these fights took place, only one fighter was eligible for the ...