In Denver, Colorado on the 12th of November 1993 in front of a half-full arena, the first official UFC event took place. This was the subdued beginnings of a 29-year rollercoaster ride to the top of the sports industry.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the largest and most recognised mixed martial arts (MMA) brand in the world, following the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. Based in the United States, the UFC holds tournaments across twelve weight classes (eight men's divisions and four women's divisions) and has delivered over 500 events in more than 156 cities around the world.