This title examines the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship from UFC1, the launch of The Ultimate Fighter and the first female competitors, to today’s competitions in 43 events with 12 weight classes. The title includes major UFC events and fighters. Bold, dynamic photos, a timeline, and informative sidebars enhance the text. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.