The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a major American company that promotes mixed martial arts (MMA). It is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is owned by TKO Group Holdings, which is mostly owned by Endeavor Group Holdings. As of 2023, it is the largest MMA promotion company in the world. The UFC organizes events around the globe featuring fighters in 11 different weight classes (eight for men and three for women). These events follow the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. By 2024, the UFC had hosted over 700 events. Dana White, who has been the president since 2001 and CEO since 2023, has overseen its transformation into a global multi-billion-dollar business