Mahavir Singh Phogat appointed as President of MMA-1 Federation

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Renowned wrestler and coach Mahavir Singh Phogat was appointed as the President of MMA-1 Federation.

An Overview of the News

• Phogat's appointment as the President of the MMA-1 Federation is aimed at developing and promoting MMA in India.

• Phogat's role as president will primarily involve identifying and nurturing young talent in the sport of MMA in India.

About Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

• It is a full-contact combat sport involving striking, grappling and ground fighting.

• It incorporates techniques from various combat sports around the world.

• The term "mixed martial arts" was first used in1993 by a television critic reviewing UFC 1.

• Valle Tudo in Brazil and interstylistic competition in Asia were precursors to modern MMA.

• The Gracie family brought Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to America in the 1990s, which led to the founding of the UFC in 1993.

About Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

• UFC is a major American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company and is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.

• As of 2022, the UFC is the world's largest MMA promotion by events held globally.

• The company follows the unified rules of mixed martial arts and has 12 weight classes, including eight for men and four for women.

• Dana White has been the president of the UFC since 2001 and has been instrumental in its success.

Established -1993

Founders - Art Dewey, Bob Meyerowitz, Ryan Troutsdale, Campbell McLaren, David Isaacs, John Milius, and Rorian Gracie

Headquarters - Las Vegas, Nevada, US

MMA-1 Federation President -Mohammed Ali Budhwani