MARC RATNER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT

AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS Marc Ratner is Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for UFC, responsible for the regulation and sanctioning efforts for the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) around the world. Ratner joined UFC as an executive in May 2006, previously serving with the Nevada State Athletic Commission for over two decades, with the last 13 years as Executive Director. Under Ratner’s supervision, regulation of MMA has expanded worldwide. When he first joined UFC, there were approximately 20 states that regulated MMA. As of today, MMA is legal in all 50 US states. As a result of Ratner’s work alongside Dana White and former UFC majority owners Lorenzo Fertitta and Frank Fertitta III, UFC has become universally recognized for its action-packed, can’t-miss events that have sold out some of the most prestigious arenas and stadiums across the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in over 163 countries and territories and can be seen in more than 1.1 billion homes worldwide in 35 different languages. Ratner is a member of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame and, in 2016, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY for his tireless efforts to promote the sport of boxing and preserve its integrity throughout his career. As one of the most respected individuals in both boxing and MMA, Ratner is universally known for his honesty and fairness by athletes, managers and promotors. Ratner has also served as the Commissioner of Officials for all high school sports in Southern Nevada for the last 25 years, a shot clock operator for UNLV men’s basketball games for 35 years, and a NCAA Division I-A football official for 20 years, working three bowl games including the 2006 Cotton Bowl. Ratner graduated with a BS from University of Nevada at Reno with a degree in Business Management. He resides in Las Vegas with his wife and children.