Ultimate Fighting Championship Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1993

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 600

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 27

  • Investments
  • 4

Ultimate Fighting Championship General Information

Description

Provider of pay-per-view global sports events. The company promotes mixed martial arts such as jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing and offers premier series of mixed martial arts sports events, enables customers to watch exclusive live events and thousands of fights on-demand and original content through digital subscription services.

Contact Information

Website
www.ufc.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 26595
  • Las Vegas, NV 89126
  • United States
+1 (702)
Primary Industry
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Other Industries
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • PO Box 26595
  • Las Vegas, NV 89126
  • United States
+1 (702)

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Ultimate Fighting Championship Valuation & Funding

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Ultimate Fighting Championship Comparisons

Description
Primary
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HQ Location
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Provider of pay-per-view global sports events. The company promotes mixed martial arts such as jiu-jitsu, judo, karate,
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Las Vegas, NV
600 As of 2025

Nashville, TN
 

Singapore, Singapore
 
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Ultimate Fighting Championship Competitors (5)

One of Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 5 competitors is Impact Wrestling, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Nashville, TN.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Impact Wrestling Corporate Backed or Acquired Nashville, TN
Group One Holdings Private Equity-Backed Singapore, Singapore
Starz Formerly VC-backed Englewood, CO
Fox Sports (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) Corporate Backed or Acquired Atlanta, GA
Bellator MMA Private Equity-Backed Santa Monica, CA
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Ultimate Fighting Championship Patents

Ultimate Fighting Championship Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
CA-231041-S Glove Active 06-Mar-2024
CA-240726-S Glove Active 06-Mar-2024
CA-240728-S Glove Active 06-Mar-2024
CA-240730-S Glove Active 06-Mar-2024
US-20240424380-A1 Mixed martial arts equipment Pending 23-Jun-2023 A63B71/145
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Ultimate Fighting Championship Signals

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Ultimate Fighting Championship Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Ultimate Fighting Championship Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Ultimate Fighting Championship’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with UFC Russia. The deal was made on 05-Jul-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
UFC Russia 05-Jul-2018 Joint Venture Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Strikeforce 12-Mar-2011 Buyout/LBO Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Pride Fighting Championships 19-Mar-2007 Merger/Acquisition Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure
World Extreme Cagefighting 01-Dec-2006 Buyout/LBO Movies, Music and Entertainment
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Ultimate Fighting Championship Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Pride Fighting Championships Tokyo, Japan 1997

Ultimate Fighting Championship FAQs

  • When was Ultimate Fighting Championship founded?

    Ultimate Fighting Championship was founded in 1993.

  • Where is Ultimate Fighting Championship headquartered?

    Ultimate Fighting Championship is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

  • What is the size of Ultimate Fighting Championship?

    Ultimate Fighting Championship has 600 total employees.

  • What industry is Ultimate Fighting Championship in?

    Ultimate Fighting Championship’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.

  • Is Ultimate Fighting Championship a private or public company?

    Ultimate Fighting Championship is a Private company.

  • What is Ultimate Fighting Championship’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Ultimate Fighting Championship is .

  • How much funding has Ultimate Fighting Championship raised over time?

    Ultimate Fighting Championship has raised $5.44B.

  • Who are Ultimate Fighting Championship’s investors?

    CDIB Capital International, Fertitta Enterprises, Flash Entertainment, and Mamoura Diversified Global Holding have invested in Ultimate Fighting Championship.

  • Who are Ultimate Fighting Championship’s competitors?

    Impact Wrestling, Group One Holdings, Starz, Fox Sports (Broadcasting, Radio and Television), and Bellator MMA are competitors of Ultimate Fighting Championship.

  • When was Ultimate Fighting Championship acquired?

    Ultimate Fighting Championship was acquired on 14-Nov-2024.

  • Who acquired Ultimate Fighting Championship?

    Ultimate Fighting Championship was acquired by Endeavor Group Holdings.

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