UFC, Bellator, ONE and KSW explained

The biggest MMA promotions

Modern MMA is not only about the UFC. Fans regularly hear names like Bellator, ONE Championship and KSW. Each promotion has its own rules, production style and star fighters.

UFC

The UFC is the largest MMA organization in the world and sets the standard for weight classes, rules and rankings. Most casual fans only know the UFC brand.

Bellator

Bellator is a long running American promotion known for tournaments, veteran names and strong European cards. Many former UFC fighters move to Bellator.

ONE Championship

ONE is based in Asia and promotes MMA, kickboxing and Muay Thai under one banner. It uses a different scoring philosophy and often focuses on respect and martial arts values.

KSW

KSW is a leading European promotion based in Poland. It is known for big arenas, strong production and entertaining matchups. Many Balkan fighters have passed through KSW on their way to the global stage.