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The Westminster Gazette (MMA HQ)
Dec 27, 2023
Mixed martial arts
Full-contact combat sport
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) - The UFC is widely considered the most prestigious and successful mixed martial arts organization in the world. It is owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, a entertainment, sports, and content company, and is valued at over $7 billion. The UFC was founded in 1993 and has since become the premier mixed martial arts organization in the world. It hosts events across the globe and features some of the best fighters in the world in various weight classes. The UFC has a lucrative television deal with ESPN and also generates revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and merchandise.
Bellator MMA - Bellator MMA is a leading mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. It is owned by ViacomCBS and is valued at around $1 billion. Bellator MMA was founded in 2008 and has since become a leading mixed martial arts promotion in the United States. It hosts events across the country and has a television deal with the CBS Sports Network and Showtime. Bellator MMA has a number of notable fighters under contract, including former UFC champions and top contenders.
ONE Championship - ONE Championship is a Singapore-based mixed martial arts organization that hosts events across Asia. It is valued at over $1 billion. ONE Championship was founded in 2011. It hosts events across Asia and features a mix of local and international talent. OC has a television deal with Turner Sports and generates revenue through sponsorships and ticket sales.
Professional Fighters League (PFL) - The PFL is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts organization that features a season-long tournament format. It is valued at around $200 million. PFL is a relatively new mixed martial arts organization that was founded in 2018, with fighters competing in various weight classes to earn a spot in the playoffs and a chance to win the championship. The PFL has a television deal with ESPN and generates revenue through sponsorships and ticket sales.
Rizin Fighting Federation - is a Japanese mixed martial arts organization that was founded in 2015. It is valued at around $100 million. It hosts events in Japan and features a mix of local and international talent. RFF generates revenue through sponsorships and ticket sales.
Invicta Fighting Championships | All-Pro Women's MMA (invictafc.com) - is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts organization that features female fighters in various weight classes. It is valued at around $50 million. IFC was founded in 2012. A strong following among fans of women's mixed martial arts. IFC generates revenue through sponsorships and ticket sales.
Glory Kickboxing - Glory Kickboxing is a Dutch kickboxing organization that holds events around the world. It is valued at around $50 million. GKB was founded in 2012. It features some of the best kickboxers in the world. Glory Kickboxing generates revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, and pay-per-view events.
K-1 -
K-1 is a Japanese kickboxing organization that has been in operation since 1993. It is valued at around $30 million. K-1 was founded in 1993. It hosts events in Japan and around the world, and features some of the top kickboxers in the world. K-1 generates revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, and pay-per-view events.
Cage Warriors - Cage Warriors is a British mixed martial arts organization that has been in operation since 2001. It is valued at around $20 million. It hosts events in Europe and around the world and features a mix of local and international talent. Cage Warriors generates revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, and pay-per-view events.
Brave Combat Federation - Brave Combat Federation is a mixed martial arts organization based in Bahrain that hosts events around the world. It is valued at around $10 million. BCF was founded in 2016. It hosts events around the world and features a mix of local and international talent. Brave Combat Federation generates revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, and pay-per-view events.