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OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT
UFC President Dana White, owner and president of Dana White Enterprises and former manager and trainer for various boxing and MMA competitors.
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Bernie Dillon.
Weight divisions
Lightweight - over 145 lbs. to 155 lbs.
Welterweight - over 155 lbs. to 170 lbs.
Middleweight - over 170 lbs. to 185 lbs.
Light Heavyweight - over 185 lbs. to 205 lbs.
Heavyweight - over 205 lbs. to 265 lbs.
Rounds/time limits
All non-championship bouts shall be three rounds.
All championship bouts shall be five rounds.
Rounds will be five minutes in duration, with a one minute.
one-minute rest period will occur between each round.
Ring Information
Doctors and martial artists designed it to create an enclosure that would act as a neutral arena to showcase skills of many martial arts disciplines. The commission must approve the ring structure, canvas and all safety padding and fences.
Equipment
Gloves, mouthpieces and groin protectors are mandatory MMA shorts, bike, boxing and kickboxing shorts or pants are the only trunks allowed. Only UFC and commission approved gloves, weighing between four and six ounces are allowed.
How to win the match or fight
Ways to win:
Submission by:
Technical knockout by the referee stopping the contest.
Decision via the scorecards, including:
Technical decision.
Technical draw.
Disqualification.
Forfeit.
No contest.
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