Important People
Fathers of MMA- Bruce Lee and "Judo " Gene Lebell
Gene Labell participated the first ever televised mixed martial arts contest and won against boxer Milo, and he promoted the mixing of judo and other techniques. Bruce Lee popularized martial arts in movies and books. His definition of martial arts was a full contact, no holds barred competition.
Pioneer of MMA-Gracie
Royce Gracie (pronounced "Hoyce") is a member of the legendary Gracie family. He shocked the world at UFC 1 when he beat three larger opponents rwith his superb brazilian jiu jitsu competitors in a combined time of less than 5 minutes.
Pioneer of MMA- Shamrock
Shamrock was the first to bring international appeal to MMA due to his cross over popularity with pro-wrestling, his multiple international championships. and his elite camp named the Lion's Den., which was the best MMA training center of its time.
Promoter of MMA
Dana White is the president of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting CHampionship), the world's largest MMA promotion. His straightfoward management style is credited to one factor of success of the UFC. He created a popular reality TV show on FOX called The Ultimate Fighter in which fighters compete for a UFC contract.
Gracie
Shamrock
Dana White