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Ultimate Fighting Championship The UFC is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts organization, which was started as a tournament to find the world's best fighter, no matter his style. Although there were some rules, the UFC was initially known as no-holds-barred fighting. The organization has since reformed itself and is now sanctioned by athletic commissions.
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World Extreme Cagefighting The WEC was purchased in late 2006 by Zuffa, LLC, which also owns the UFC. Zuffa is running the WEC as a competing promotion to the UFC, with its own stable of fighters and champions. The WEC was launched in 2001 and staged two dozen events before being purchased by Zuffa.
