Mixed Martial Arts

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has announced it has submitted an application to SportAccord for official recognition as the international governing body for mixed martial arts, amid continuing talk over MMA’s ambitions to become an Olympic sport.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has reportedly let a number of senior executives leave the company as the mixed martial arts series looks to make staff cuts in the wake of its recent takeover by the WME-IMG agency.

Mixed Martial Arts has shown such a phenomenal growth since its contemporary inception in the 90's that it is easy to forget its professional rules are no older than iTunes. Produced in association with IMMAF.

A number of high-profile names from the worlds of sport and entertainment have invested in the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series.

The UFC Gym division of mixed martial arts promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship has expanded its global footprint by entering into an exclusive 10-year partnership with the Fitspiration Philippines Corporation.

The head of mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has backed the sport to be added to the Olympic programme.

A new union for mixed martial arts fighters has been formed to represent the shared interests of competitors, with an initial focus on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Asian mixed martial arts promotion the One Championship has secured investment from a consortium led by Singapore-based firm Heliconia Capital Management, with the deal being viewed as a means to boost its presence in the Chinese market.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has said the mixed martial arts promotion’s takeover by the WME-IMG agency will take it to the “next level” after the deal was formally confirmed this (Monday) afternoon.

A group of investors led by the WME-IMG agency has struck a deal to acquire the Ultimate Fighting Championship for approximately $4bn (€3.6bn), according to Dana White, the president of the mixed martial arts series.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has moved to deny a takeover deal has been agreed for the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, stating it is considering its legal options over the “false stories” surrounding its future.

Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots NFL American football franchise, is one of the investors in a takeover bid that is being led by the WME-IMG agency for the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has strongly denied a report that the mixed martial arts organisation’s parent company is in advanced talks to sell the business, with a number of Chinese heavyweights linked to a deal.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has extended its partnership with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), while Asian MMA promotion the One Championship has confirmed the addition of three senior members to its executive leadership team.

New York will host its first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event later this year after a bill was passed to legalise professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in the US state.

The World Series of Fighting – Global Championship (WSOF-GC) has secured two new strategic partnerships that will enable the mixed martial arts (MMA) series to expand into the UK and Costa Rica, while rival series One Championship has agreed a deal with the Asia-Pacific arm of the ESP Properties agency.