what sport is ufc

The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world. MMA is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills from a mixture of other combat sports. The UFC showcases the best international fighters using a variety of martial arts styles and disciplines. MMA is a blend of several traditional martial arts styles that include various striking, grappling, and submission wrestling techniques. Some of the most notable stylistic influences include Boxing, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Freestyle Wrestling, Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu, and Judo. The UFC produces events worldwide that showcase 11 weight divisions (eight mens and three womens) and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. The UFC is not a sport, but a promotion.