UFC History from the UFC website
HISTORY OF THE ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP®
Started in 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) brand is in its
fourteenth year of operation as a professional mixed martial arts organization
offering the premier series of MMA sports events.
The UFC organization follows a rich history and tradition of competitive MMA dating
back to the Olympic Games in Athens. About 80 years ago, a Brazilian form of
MMA known as Vale Tudo (anything goes) sparked local interest in the sport.
Then, the UFC organization brought MMA to the United States. The goal was to
find “the Ultimate Fighting Champion” with a concept to have a tournament of the
best athletes skilled in the various disciplines of all martial arts, including karate,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, grappling, wrestling, sumo and other combat sports.
The winner of the tournament would be crowned the champion.
Once the UFC brand was launched, MMA popularity surged in Brazil, followed by
immense interest in Japan where these bouts became major events.
In January 2001, under the new ownership of Zuffa, LLC, the UFC brand completely
restructured MMA into a highly organized and controlled combat sport. As a result,
the UFC organization now offers twelve to fourteen live pay-per-view events annually
through cable and satellite providers. UFC fight programs are also distributed
internationally throughout the world, including broadcast on Viewer’s Choice in
Canada, MAIN EVENT in Australia, Globosat in Brazil and Setanta and Bravo in
the United Kingdom.
Response to the UFC brand of MMA has been tremendous, resulting in a growing
fan base that has grown exponentially through the years.
Recently, a UFC event in Columbus, Ohio attracted more than 19,000 people—the
largest audience in North American to witness a mixed martial arts event. UFC
popularity continues to reach new heights as the sixth season of the hit reality
series The Ultimate Fighter® delivered top ratings in male 18-34 and 18-34
demographics for the Spike TV cable network.
The UFC organization and Spike TV also extended its two-year strategic
partnership through 2008 to present four additional seasons of hit reality series The
Ultimate Fighter®, as well as ten live UFC® Fight Night™ events and 26 taped
programs of UFC: Unleashed™.
The UFC organization is regulated and recognized by the world’s most prestigious
sports regulatory bodies including the California, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio
and Pennsylvania State Athletic Commissions. The UFC organization strives for
the highest levels of safety and quality in all aspects of the sport.
Under the strong leadership of owners Lorenzo Fertitta and Frank Fertitta III, and
expertise of President Dana White, the UFC brand continues to thrive across a
spectrum of live event sports, television production and ancillary business
development.
Rules
Absolute adherence to commission mandated rules for MMA:
Commission approved gloves
Weight classes
Time limits and rounds
Mandatory drug testing
No head butting or kicking to the downed opponent
No knees to the head of a downed opponent
No downward point of the elbow strikes
No strikes to the spine or the back of the head
No groin or throat strikes
State Athletic Commission approval in such major states as New Jersey, Nevada,
Nevada, Florida & Louisiana.
Florida & Louisiana.
Nevada, Florida & Louisiana.
Florida & Louisiana.
Weight classes:
Lightweight - over 145 lbs. to 155 lbs.
Welterweight - over 155 lbs. to 170 lbs.
Middleweight - over 170 lbs. to 185 lbs.
Light Heavyweight - over 185 lbs. to 205 lbs.
Heavyweight - over 205 lbs. to 265 lbs.
Bout duration:
All non-championship bouts shall be three rounds.
All championship bouts shall be five rounds.
Rounds will be five minutes in duration.
A one-minute rest period will occur between each round.
Fouls:
1. Butting with the head.
2. Eye gouging of any kind.
3. Biting.
4. Hair pulling.
5. Fish hooking.
6. Groin attacks of any kind.
7. Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
8. Small joint manipulation.
9. Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
10. Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
11. Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
12. Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
13. Grabbing the clavicle.
14. Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
15. Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
16. Stomping a grounded opponent.
17. Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
18. Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.
19. Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
20. Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
21. Spitting at an opponent.
22. Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
23. Holding the ropes or the fence.
24. Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
25. Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
26. Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
27. Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of
unarmed combat.
28. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
29. Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent,
intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
30. Interference by the corner.
31. Throwing in the towel during competition.
Ways To Win:
1. Submission by:
Physical tap out
Verbal tap out
2. Technical knockout by the referee stopping the contest
3. Decision via the scorecards, including:
Unanimous decision
Split decision
Majority decision
Draw, including:
Unanimous draw
Majority draw
Split draw
4. Technical decision
5. Technical draw
6. Disqualification
7. Forfeit
8. No contest
Referee may Restart the round: If the fighters reach a stalemate and do not work to
improve position or finish.
All of this information has been brought to you by the UFC website,
for more information visit: www.ufc.com
HISTORY OF THE ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP®
Started in 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) brand is in its
fourteenth year of operation as a professional mixed martial arts organization
offering the premier series of MMA sports events.
The UFC organization follows a rich history and tradition of competitive MMA dating
back to the Olympic Games in Athens. About 80 years ago, a Brazilian form of
MMA known as Vale Tudo (anything goes) sparked local interest in the sport.
Then, the UFC organization brought MMA to the United States. The goal was to
find “the Ultimate Fighting Champion” with a concept to have a tournament of the
best athletes skilled in the various disciplines of all martial arts, including karate,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, kickboxing, grappling, wrestling, sumo and other combat sports.
The winner of the tournament would be crowned the champion.
Once the UFC brand was launched, MMA popularity surged in Brazil, followed by
immense interest in Japan where these bouts became major events.
In January 2001, under the new ownership of Zuffa, LLC, the UFC brand completely
restructured MMA into a highly organized and controlled combat sport. As a result,
the UFC organization now offers twelve to fourteen live pay-per-view events annually
through cable and satellite providers. UFC fight programs are also distributed
internationally throughout the world, including broadcast on Viewer’s Choice in
Canada, MAIN EVENT in Australia, Globosat in Brazil and Setanta and Bravo in
the United Kingdom.
Response to the UFC brand of MMA has been tremendous, resulting in a growing
fan base that has grown exponentially through the years.
Recently, a UFC event in Columbus, Ohio attracted more than 19,000 people—the
largest audience in North American to witness a mixed martial arts event. UFC
popularity continues to reach new heights as the sixth season of the hit reality
series The Ultimate Fighter® delivered top ratings in male 18-34 and 18-34
demographics for the Spike TV cable network.
The UFC organization and Spike TV also extended its two-year strategic
partnership through 2008 to present four additional seasons of hit reality series The
Ultimate Fighter®, as well as ten live UFC® Fight Night™ events and 26 taped
programs of UFC: Unleashed™.
The UFC organization is regulated and recognized by the world’s most prestigious
sports regulatory bodies including the California, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio
and Pennsylvania State Athletic Commissions. The UFC organization strives for
the highest levels of safety and quality in all aspects of the sport.
Under the strong leadership of owners Lorenzo Fertitta and Frank Fertitta III, and
expertise of President Dana White, the UFC brand continues to thrive across a
spectrum of live event sports, television production and ancillary business
development.
Rules
Absolute adherence to commission mandated rules for MMA:
Commission approved gloves
Weight classes
Time limits and rounds
Mandatory drug testing
No head butting or kicking to the downed opponent
No knees to the head of a downed opponent
No downward point of the elbow strikes
No strikes to the spine or the back of the head
No groin or throat strikes
State Athletic Commission approval in such major states as New Jersey, Nevada,
Nevada, Florida & Louisiana.
Florida & Louisiana.
Nevada, Florida & Louisiana.
Florida & Louisiana.
Weight classes:
Lightweight - over 145 lbs. to 155 lbs.
Welterweight - over 155 lbs. to 170 lbs.
Middleweight - over 170 lbs. to 185 lbs.
Light Heavyweight - over 185 lbs. to 205 lbs.
Heavyweight - over 205 lbs. to 265 lbs.
Bout duration:
All non-championship bouts shall be three rounds.
All championship bouts shall be five rounds.
Rounds will be five minutes in duration.
A one-minute rest period will occur between each round.
Fouls:
1. Butting with the head.
2. Eye gouging of any kind.
3. Biting.
4. Hair pulling.
5. Fish hooking.
6. Groin attacks of any kind.
7. Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent.
8. Small joint manipulation.
9. Striking to the spine or the back of the head.
10. Striking downward using the point of the elbow.
11. Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea.
12. Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.
13. Grabbing the clavicle.
14. Kicking the head of a grounded opponent.
15. Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent.
16. Stomping a grounded opponent.
17. Kicking to the kidney with the heel.
18. Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck.
19. Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.
20. Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent.
21. Spitting at an opponent.
22. Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to an opponent.
23. Holding the ropes or the fence.
24. Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area.
25. Attacking an opponent on or during the break.
26. Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee.
27. Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of
unarmed combat.
28. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.
29. Timidity, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent,
intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury.
30. Interference by the corner.
31. Throwing in the towel during competition.
Ways To Win:
1. Submission by:
Physical tap out
Verbal tap out
2. Technical knockout by the referee stopping the contest
3. Decision via the scorecards, including:
Unanimous decision
Split decision
Majority decision
Draw, including:
Unanimous draw
Majority draw
Split draw
4. Technical decision
5. Technical draw
6. Disqualification
7. Forfeit
8. No contest
Referee may Restart the round: If the fighters reach a stalemate and do not work to
improve position or finish.
All of this information has been brought to you by the UFC website,
for more information visit: www.ufc.com
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