Show Notes
How did the UFC go from a controversial fringe spectacle in 1993 to hosting an event at the White House?
Combat sports journalist Luke Thomas joins Bianca Nobilo to discuss the UFC's extraordinary rise, its ties to Donald Trump, and how the promotion became one of the most influential forces in modern sports and culture.
From its no-holds-barred beginnings to the heart of American political power, they examine the remarkable journey of the UFC, the key figures who transformed the sport, and the cultural shift that took mixed martial arts from the margins to the mainstream.
With the UFC now firmly embedded in American popular culture, what does its White House debut say about the sport's evolution and its growing influence beyond the octagon?
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