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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is an American mixed martial arts promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA promotion in the world as of 2022.

Status last verified 03/08/2026Source checked 09/10/2023Company website ↗LeaveRussia profile ↗

Business in Russia

The head of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Dana White, announced the cancellation of the ban on fighters using the flags of their countries at tournaments. The decision also applies to representatives of the aggressor state of Russia.

Decision trail

Decision date 18/05/2023 · Reference ↗

According to the UFC website, 20 Russian fighters are currently participating in organized competitions. But amid the merger of the UFC and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) for $21 billion, Russian fighters remain an integral part of the UFC's business model.

Status history since 2022

  1. 03/08/2026 operating · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia

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