HCR 185 Summary

• Encourages the Hawaii Tourism Authority to collaborate with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to conduct an event in Hawaii, potentially at Aloha Stadium

• Highlights UFC's significant growth from a $50 million business in 2005 to $600 million in 2015, with average pay-per-view buyrates of 717,000 per event in 2016

• Notes multiple successful UFC fighters from Hawaii including BJ Penn (Hilo), Max Holloway (Waianae), Yancy Medeiros (Makaha), Brad Tavares (Kailua), and Rachael Ostovich

• Recognizes Hawaii's proven track record hosting major sporting events including the PGA Sony Open, Honolulu Marathon, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, and XTERRA World Championships

• Directs transmission of certified copies to the President of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship