Ultimate Fighting Championship has been around since the 90s, and I'm sure as fans we all
feel like we have a good handle on what it is and what it means.
But there are a lot of things that we don't know about this sport, the business behind
it, and its surrounding culture.
So hit that subscribe button and let Babbletop take you down this list of stuff you just
didn't know about UFC.
The Agency Formerly Known as Endeavor The William Morris Endeavor Entertainment,
LLC was formed in 2009 when Endeavor Agency merged with William Morris Agency, and since
then this mega agency has made a name for itself as one of the biggest and most successful
talent agencies in the world.
They represent talent across many fields including movies, music and sports.
However, it's less known that in 2016 the company actually bought UFC, MMA's most recognized
brand, for $4 billion.
Yup, billion with a b.
Fighting as Entertainment Several critics of UFC have charged the organization
as being as "fake" as the WWE, an organization that used to hold that it was a real sport,
but has long since embraced the notion that it is really selling entertainment.
This is an important distinction, because it means that WWE can fix matches without
breaking any laws.
The WWE has become a highly successful, but partially scripted form of entertainment.
Some have argued that UFC has done the same thing so it can script scenarios and outcomes
as it chooses.
This might be good news for fans who want interesting story-lines and sensational match-ups,
but not so great for gamblers.
Training with the military There's a difference between fighting in
the octagon and fighting on the battlefield, but the military is trying learn what they
can about MMA.
UFC fighter Dominick Cruz traveled to help train soldiers in his skills.
The details of his training mission have been kept secret, however it has been reported
that Cruz traveled to several U.S. military bases around the world to meet with soldiers
to help them hone their self-defense skills.
Most likely the MMA fighter trained with men from elite units such as the Navy SEALs and
Army Delta Force, but we may never know.
Fishing for Victory Like any combat sport, MMA is known to be
fairly brutal at times.
And UFC came under serious scrutiny in the 1990s when Arizona Senator John McCain took
an interest in the sport.
Unfortunately for hardcore fans, the senator's interest was in reigning in what he perceived
as the more barbarous elements.
The technique known as fish hooking, for example, became a particular focus for critics and
the media.
A fighter will use his fingers to grab and poke his opponent often jamming his fingers
in his mouth like a hook in a fish's mouth.
While McCain obviously didn't end UFC as we know it, his campaign did lead to the banning
of fish hooking and a few similar techniques.
Crikey!
The late Steve Irwin was beloved as the Crocodile Hunter for his exploits as an adventurer who
fearlessly faced down crocodiles and other dangerous beasts.
But did you know he was crazy about UFC too?
Irwin's rugged spirit of adventure didn't allow him to stay in the stands.
He apparently built a training area at his compound where he could work out and spar.
Aussie MMA fighter Kyle Noke claimed that Irwin was very strong and determined - no
doubt from wrestling crocodiles.
Hm, I wonder where some of those holds came from…
A Star was Born?
Ronda Rousey is a skilled fighter; she earned a bronze medal in the 2008 Olympics Games
in Judo.
That and her charisma made her the face of UFC for years.
But in retrospect was Rousey a truly great MMA fighter?
A growing number of critics charge that UFC never should have touted her as an unbeatable
champion — even though she vanquished the best contenders.
Against fighters like Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, the results were not pretty — but
should they have been expected?
We may never get a definitive answer about this reality versus hype question, because
after her two losses, Rousey says she's retired for good.
Cut Me Mick "Making weight" is a big deal in fighting,
and has lead to some competitors taking extreme measures.
But the weight cutting problem in UFC seems to be hiding in plain sight—a number of
sports outlets have covered the issue while the organization stays silent.
While they've thankfully so far avoided any deaths, some fighters have lost 25-30
pounds in a week, mostly water weight that gets sweated out.
Ronda Rousey supposedly lost 17 pounds in a day by spending 5 hours in a sauna just
to show that she could.
Putting the Wood to it "... You need to be a man and owe me a public
apology.
And if I don't get that, I'm going to start leaking some s— that people don't want to
be out in the wind.
I'm not kidding about that."
So said fighter Tyron Woodley about the controversial head of UFC Dana White.
Woodley was reportedly unhappy with comments White made about Woodley's performance in
the octagon.
The question people wanted answered was: what sh*t was Woodley talking about?
Some speculated that he had dirt on White, while others asked if he had info about the
truth regarding allegations that UFC fights are scripted.
To date, Woodley has never acted on his threat, but we may know someday…
Coupling Outside the Octagon Ronda Rousey is known to fans of UFC as a
fighter who quickly made a mark in the sport of MMA.
She's now moved onto roles in television and film, but fans hope her fighting career
isn't really over.
But she might not be in a rush to get back to the octagon, since she just tied the knot!
In April 2017, Rousey exchanged wedding vows with fellow MMA fighter Travis Browne in Hawaii.
Observers were quick to speculate that the timing of the ceremony was no accident, rather
designed to unfold away from the medias' gaze as it was focused on the McGregor vs. Mayweather
fight.
Team Caveman There are a lot of side hustles and further
career routes retired fighters can take, but few have gone into the barista business.
Caveman Coffee Company is based in New Mexico where founders Keith Jardine, Tait Fletcher
and Lacie Mackey roast small batches of special coffee blends.
Their sports and entertainment careers have given these entrepreneurs a leg up when it
comes to battling in the highly competitive world of high-end, specialty coffees.
As an avid coffee drinker I intend to sample Caveman coffee for myself because I'm eager
to see if it will give my next workout a jolt.
Let's Brock!
Brock Lesnar is a force to be reckoned with; this was obvious as far back as 1996 when
he won a gold medal in wrestling.
Since then, Lesnar has gone on to make a name for himself both in UFC and WWE.
A former WWE employee has maintained that Lesnar and fellow WWE star Kurt Angle had
a feud that had been brewing for a while and finally came to a head in 2003 a few hours
before a major event.
According to the source the two fighters actually got into the ring and prepared to square off,
when Vince McMahon stormed onto the scene and abruptly put a stop to the proceedings.
Too bad—it's an incident I would have paid good money to see.
The Devlin Inside Conor McGregor has many people in his corner
to help him with training and strategy.
Perhaps it isn't surprising that it isn't his trainers or his managers that he credits
with much of his success at UFC.
The most important person in his life is his long-time girlfriend Dee Devlin.
Devlin has been McGregor's rock through trials and tribulations in and out of the
octagon.
They met at a club in Ireland and have pretty much been inseparable ever since.
Although she doesn't get involved in his training, she does help him manage his reported $14
million fortune.
White Hot The UFC is a rough and tumble place and not
for the faint of heart.
Dana White seems like just the right tough guy to lead the organization, right?
Well, it depends who you ask.
While many associates and MMA fighters have good things to say about Mr. White a man with
his larger than life personality is bound to have detractors.
According to some sources, he's quick to bully adversarial journalists. and his relationships
with some UFC fighters is more than a bit problematic.
Beyond his dustup with Tyron Woodley, a number of other fighters have come out against White's
UFC Reebok deal because they say it limits their ability to cultivate other sponsors.
Cocaine Cowboy Chuck Liddell is known to MMA fans as one
of the true champions of UFC.
Unfortunately, to many YouTube viewers he's known from the infamous "Chuck Liddell on
Cocaine?"
clip.
The 49 second clip in question has millions of views, but it's inconclusive—though
one could definitely make the case that Liddell is snorting something while watching a fight.
However, sniffing isn't proof.
He does appear to be pretty amped up while watching the fight, but hell, he's Chuck Liddell!
Many who've viewed the clip have made up their minds one way or the other, but the
controversy will likely continue.
Trumping McGregor vs. Mayweather Sitting presidents have attended sporting
events, but it is always a security nightmare for the Secret Service agents who protect
him.
President Trump is known to be a fan of UFC and no one was surprised when the media began
reporting that Trump was interested in attending the historic McGregor vs. Mayweather fight
that was held in Las Vegas in August 2017.
UFC president Dana White told reporters that the president's office had contacted UFC headquarters
to let them know Mr. Trump was indeed interested in attending the event.
White responded to questions about the president's attitude about attending such a high profile
venue: "He feels like he'll ruin the event if he shows up."
When it came time to make a decision the official word was that Trump deferred to the Secret
Service and decided not to attend, but we don't know if that's the real reason.
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