Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
The Leader: Dana White
Dana White, President of the UFC, tells SportBusiness International why his sport will succeed: "Two guys who start punching each other in the face. That doesn’t need to be explained to anybody in any language."
UFC seals return to Germany with Berlin event
Mixed martial arts organisation the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced it will return to Germany after unveiling a new event for Berlin on May 31.
A New Sin
Barry Wilner looks at how MGM Resorts International’s proposed multi-purpose arena in Las Vegas will herald a new area for Sin City’s sports scene.
UFC preparing for Asian expansion in 2014
The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organisation has detailed plans of a major expansion in the Asian market, with UFC Asia managing director Mark Fischer stating as many as seven events could be held in the continent this year.
UFC to open second weight class for women
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts organisation has announced the addition of a second women’s weight class after it acquired 11 fighters from the Invicta FC female-focused promotion.
UFC head named Sports Innovator of the Year
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has been honoured with the prestigious title ‘Sports Innovator of the Year 2013’ by SportBusiness International magazine.
UFC tempts legalisation bid with $135m injection
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Lorenzo Fertitta has renewed mixed martial arts (MMA)’s bid to become legal in New York, by saying that it would generate $135 million in annual economic activity for the state.
France maintains martial arts ban
The French sports ministry has reaffirmed the country’s ban on mixed martial arts (MMA), stalling hopes that MMA events may become legal in France.
UFC owner enters Leaders Sport Summit ring
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) owner and chairman Lorenzo Fertitta and its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) managing director Garry Cook will be speaking at this year's Leaders Sport Summit.
UFC fights for legality in New York
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief executive Lorenzo Fertitta will hold news conferences today in New York to convince the state assembly to legalise mixed martial arts competitions.