The Ultimate Fighting Championship and its partner New Evolution Fitness Company recently opened the doors of the first UFC Gym in Concord, California.

The martial arts fitness center features over 37,000 square-feet of weight training and cardio equipment, group training studios, full-size UFC Octagon, and more.

UFC CEO and Chairman Lorenzo Fertitta spoke to the SF Gate about the UFC Gyms. He said, “This was the natural evolution for our brand. UFC revolutionized traditional martial arts. It’s a perfect fit to us to expand into the fitness area. We’re not looking to train or create fighters. We’re looking to create a fun family environment.”

Fertitta also said, according to the SF Gate, that UFC fighters will occasionally visit the gyms to conduct seminars and meet-and-greet sessions. He also added that the UFC hopes to open 300 to 400 UFC gyms throughout the United States within the next five years.

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