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Learn about the UFC in this UFC fights video. Expert: Phil Nurse

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My name is Kru Phil Nurse. I run a Muay Thai-style fighting gym in New York City called The Wat. We have some of the world champion fighters that trained at The Wat. If you want to find out more about The Wat, you can contact us at thewat.com. Today we're gonna be talking about the UFC. The UFC is the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, the UFC, pretty much people knew it as cage fighting back in the day. It's involved into a huge organization that MMA fighters today are striving to get into this organization to try and fight and show their skill. The components are Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, and stand up for Muay Thai.

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  • Kru Phil Nurse

    Phil Nurse is a former Muy Thai kickboxer and undefeated European Light Welterweight Champion, Double British Champion, and British All Styles Super Light Welterweight Champion. After gaining world renowned Muy Thai recognition, Phil decided to try boxing and quickly climbed to number 11 in the UK with a record of 14-3-0. As a Thai boxer, Phil has fought professionally in the UK, Italy, Hong Kong, Sweden, Switzerland, and the US. He has earned the title of Kru (“teacher” in Thai) and currently is the owner and senior instructor at Wat, New York’s premier authentic Thai boxing experience.