Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a Mixed Martial Arts promotion company founded in 1993 to highlight fighters from a variety of disciplines. The original intent of Ultimate Fighting Championship was to find which discipline was most useful in a real fight. The UFC initially encountered resistance as it was far less safe than any other contact sport. After revamping the UFC's rules structure to comply with state athletics commissions, the UFC (and MMA in general) began to enjoy a more mainstream appeal.

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Solving the UFC Heavyweight Dilemma

For those who have been living in a cave in some remote corner of the globe, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is out of action. Due to health related issues, Lesnar will be unable to defend his title for the foreseeable future. The best thing for UFC to do now is to create an interim title. By creating an interim title, the UFC will be able to keep its fans interested in the heavyweight division while the champ is unable to compete. The...

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UFC 106 Medical Suspensions: Forrest Griffin, Anthony Johnson Among 10...

Forrest Griffin and Anthony Johnson were among the 10 fighters in action at Saturday's UFC 106 event in Las Vegas who were issued suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday stemming from their bouts. Griffin, who defeated Tito Ortiz in the UFC 106 main event, has been suspended until May unless cleared early by a doctor for a right foot injury. Luiz Cane, Marcus Davis, Brock Larson, and Jason Dent were also issued six...

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