The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the largest MMA promotion in the world as of 2023, producing 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 owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.

MMA is a full-contact sport that allows the use of both striking and wrestling, both standing and on the ground. The UFC is the major organization/promotion within that sport. 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, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Judo.

The UFC showcases the best international fighters using a variety of martial arts styles and disciplines. The UFC Performance Institute is the official mixed martial arts school for UFC, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The institute was opened in 2017 and is the worlds first mixed martial arts center for innovation, research, and training.

The UFC has always maintained the stance that the large amounts of illegal streams of their events cause massive financial losses. The UFC began experimenting on an online platform to combat illegal streaming.

In summary, the UFC is the largest MMA promotion company in the world, showcasing the best international fighters using a variety of martial arts styles and disciplines. MMA is a full-contact sport that allows the use of both striking and wrestling, both standing and on the ground.