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UFC: gladiatorial chess with fists and submissions—elite strikers, crafty grapplers, dramatic momentum swings, upset nights, instant legends and destroyed myths. Every fight a raw, high-stakes story of heart, skill and reinvention.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Trivia

Who became the inaugural UFC Middleweight (185 lb) Champion by defeating Gil Castillo at UFC 33 in 2001? (Hard)
#1: Dave Menne
#2: Evan Tanner
#3: Murilo Bustamante
#4: Rich Franklin
What does the acronym 'UFC' stand for? (Easy)
#1: Ultimate Fighting Championship
#2: Universal Fight Club
#3: United Fighters Coalition
#4: Ultimate Fight Challenge
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Ultimate Fighting Championship Images

Red UFC logo representing Ultimate Fighting Championship on a black background.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Fun Facts

UFC fights take place inside an eight-sided cage called the Octagon — it’s become the promotion’s signature arena.

Obscurity Level: Basic
In 2001 Dana White and brothers Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta bought the struggling UFC for about $2 million — and by 2016 they sold it for roughly $4 billion, transforming a tiny initial investment into one of the biggest exits in sports-business history.

Obscurity Level: Obscure

Ultimate Fighting Championship Polls

Which UFC weight class do you think currently produces the most exciting fights?
Lightweight (155 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Middleweight (185 lb)
Heavyweight (265 lb)
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Which in-cage rule change would most improve UFC fights?
Open scoring — judges’ scores revealed between rounds
Ban extreme weight cutting with hydration tests
More 5-round main and co-main events (not just title fights)
Limit/eliminate certain elbow strikes to reduce cuts and increase safety
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