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Ultimate Fighting Championship events have become very popular in places like Japan, Brazil and the United States, where fights are often seen on television's Pay Per View system. In the United States, championship fights are usually held in Las Vegas, much like in boxing.
Some of these sport's stars include Tito Ortiz, Ken Shamrock and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Early victories in UFC were instrumental in popularizing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the United States.