Based in the United States, the UFC has eight weight divisions and enforces the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. Dana White serves as the president of the UFC while Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta control the UFC's parent company, Zuffa, LLC. Inspired by vale tudo tournaments in Brazil, the first UFC event was held in 1993 in Denver, Colorado. Showcasing fighters of different disciplines — including Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Karate and other styles — the UFC sought to identify the most effective martial art in a real fight.
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