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Art Davie (born April 5, 1947) is a business executive and entrepreneur formerly active in Southern California advertising circles. In 1993, he created and co-produced the tournament which became the televised Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Jul 6, 2022 · In 2001, UFC co-founder Art Davie sold the MMA organization for $2 million to Zuffa, LLC. The sports promotion company in turn made a large profit after selling the UFC to...
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Dec 22, 2016 · On the 20th anniversary of the UFC, founder Art Davie talks about the original Ultimate Fighting Championship's formation.
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Jun 29, 2018 · Art Davie was the entrepreneur who made the Ultimate Fighting Championship a reality in 1993, despite facing many challenges and skeptics. He will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame class of 2018, along with Ronda Rousey and other legends of the sport.
Jan 1, 2023 · Learn how Art Davie, a martial arts fan and producer, and Rorion Gracie, a jiu-jitsu master, created the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993. Read about the first event, the fighters, the challenges and the legacy of UFC.
Apr 27, 2018 · The promotion has announced that Art Davie will be inducted into its “Contributor Wing” on July 5 as part of the UFC’s annual International Fight Week, which will be headlined by UFC 226.
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Apr 27, 2018 · Learn how Art Davie came up with the concept of UFC and pitched it to Rorion Gracie and SEG in 1993. Read about his background, his vision, and his challenges in creating the first mixed martial arts event.
