DEVELOPMENT

• The sport of Mixed Martial Arts became a global phenomena when the Gracie family formed the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993, and Royce Gracie defeated all of his opponents with Gracie/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
• MMA is the fastest growing sport, currently popular in the United States, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Europe, and Australia.
• International MMA Organizations:
  • UFC, EliteXC, K-1 Hero’s, STRIKEFORCE, DEEP, Shooto, BodogFIGHT, M-1, Jungle Fight, Cage Rage, King of the Cage, Gracie Fighting Championship, International Fight League, etc.