UFC's ascension showed pathway to surpassing boxing even if the road isn't easy

FILE - Grant Dawson, top, works against Joe Solecki during the second round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 302 mixed martial arts event, June 1, 2024, in Newark, N.J.

FILE - Grant Dawson, top, works against Joe Solecki during the second round of a lightweight bout at the UFC 302 mixed martial arts event, June 1, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)


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LAS VEGAS — Dana White showed the path was there when he accomplished what previously seemed unthinkable. A combat sport that could catch and even surpass boxing. Now it seems equally unlikely another combat sport will do the same. Several are trying. That includes one backed by White that could have the best chance. The UFC rose to become an $11.3 billion company, according to Forbes' valuation. That showed there was an appetite for more than one combat sport. That has given hope to other organizations such as the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Professional Fighters League and White's Power Slap.

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