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Ultimate Fighting: From Blood Sport to Big TimeUltimate Fighting: From Blood Sport to Big Time
Scott WapnerScott WapnerOnce described as barbaric, human cockfighting....today mixed martial arts -- a combination of combat sports like judo, wrestling and boxing -- is one of the fastest growing entertainment attractions in the United States. With big-bucks television deals and product endorsements, mixed martial arts now generates as much money as blue-chip professional sports.Join CNBC Correspondent Scott Wapner as he goes  insidse the octagon at the UFC!

INSIDE THE OCTAGON AT ULTIMATE FIGHTING

Fighters

The UFC

Couture, Liddell, Franklin and Silva... the fighting stars have legions of devoted fans who help the UFC make money hand over fist.   

Slide Show: From barbaric beginnings to the big time - this is your ticket to The Fight. 



Dana White

One-On-One with Dana White

UFC President and popular front man, Dana White, took a walk through Times Square with CNBC's Scott Wapner, and talked about the league's popularity, shown by the amount of White's fans alone!     Watch Video Video Icon




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SHOW TIMES

COMING SOON
CNBC is ready for a rematch!
Ultimate Fighting:  Fistful of Dollars
Premieres Wednesday, July 29th  10p | 1a ET


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Launch Slide ShowYour Ticket to the Fight.  See the Slideshow

DID YOU KNOW?

Dana White was once a bellboy!
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CONTACT US

Contact UsContact us at ufc@cnbc.com  




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