On 01/09/2001, Zuffa, LLC purchased the UFC from Bob Meyrowitz and the Semaphore Entertainment Group. Ever cognizant of the sports trials and tribulations during the preceding eight years, Zuffa’s management team immediately prioritized an affiliation with, and an official recognition from, a state athletic commission.
Read MoreAs I stated last month, most of the rules have evolved as a direct response to the old adage, “necessity is the mother of invention.”
Read MoreAlthough it is generally agreed that the Ten Commandments were carved in stone and are a divinely inspired set of rules, the same cannot be said for the rules governing society or those associated with mixed martial arts (MMA).
Read MoreHey fight fans, have you ever felt like an early pioneer as you drive for hours to some remote Indian reservation to see your favorite MMA fighter? Do you remember wondering why the promoter couldn't get a location that didn't have buzzards flying overhead? Well, I'm here to tell you why so listen-up!
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