mixed martial arts: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	MMA
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Two mixed martial arts fighters face off inside a caged ring, viewed through the chain-link fence with a referee and audience in the background.

Dana White speaks into a UFC-branded microphone while standing on stage at a press conference, with a yellow and orange backdrop behind him.

Anderson Silva and James Irvin grapple against the cage during their UFC Featherweight Championship rematch at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Conor McGregor, wearing white shorts, lands a kick to Chad Mendes, in black shorts, during their UFC featherweight title fight inside an arena cage.

Ronda Rousey, wearing black shorts and sports bra, throws a punch at Bethe Correia, who is in white and black, during their UFC mixed martial arts fight in a cage.

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Key People

Conor McGregor smiles and poses with an Irish flag draped over his shoulders and a championship belt around his waist after winning a UFC featherweight title fight.

Conor McGregor

Irish mixed martial artist

Dana White

Dana White

American businessman

Silhouette of hand holding sport torch behind the rings of an Olympic flag, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; February 3, 2015.

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