Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champions are fighters who have won UFC championships. [1] At the time of the UFC's inception in 1993, mixed martial arts was not sanctioned in the United States, and did not include weight classes.

Nov 2, 2022 · In this article, we’ll look at the most influential first UFC fighters from the first 10 UFC events, in terms of how they impacted and helped develop the UFC and the sport of MMA.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (later renamed UFC 1: The Beginning) was the first mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, United States, on November 12, 1993.

The UFC Hall of Fame is a hall of fame which honors mixed martial artists and MMA personalities, established and maintained by the U.S.-based mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Mar 9, 2025 · Below are the current UFC champions in each weight division. Click here for the current champions in all of the major fight promotions: Bellator MMA, One Championship, PFL, Rizin and...

Jun 18, 2016 · On November 12th, 1993 (this author's third birthday), the Ultimate Fighting Championship held its very first event. At this event, 7,800 people saw Royce Gracie emerge from an eight-man tournament and become the winner. At UFC 2, Gracie defended his win and started to cement a legacy.

Aug 12, 2021 · UFC 1 was a tournament-based event that Royce Gracie won by defeating three different fighters via submission in a single night. Here is the complete list of fighters that participated in the...

Nov 12, 1993 · UFC 1 - The Beginning pits Royce Gracie vs Gerard Gordeau fight in McNichols Arena, Denver, Colorado, United States on Nov 12, 1993.

Campbell McLaren is the creator of the original Ultimate Fighting Championship and Executive Produced the first 20 Pay-Per-View Events. McLaren formed Rorion Gracie and Art Davie’s “War of The World’s” concept into the first UFC event and added many of the elements, people and fighters that continue to influence the UFC today.

Oct 27, 2023 · Check Out The First 10 Fighters On The Ultimate 30: All-Time Roster. Who are the Ultimate 30, the standout athletes who graced the Octagon over the last three decades? Here’s a look at those who...