To those who bought the pay-per-view and took the ride on Nov. 12, 1993, it must have seemed like a wild gamble. Here was this brand new event, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which claimed that ...

Today, there 12 weight divisions in the UFC -- eight for men, four for women. Below are the current UFC champions in each weight division. Click here for the current champions in all of the major ...

UFC pioneer and former professional boxer Art Jimmerson died Wednesday at 60, his family announced. Jimmerson’s daughter confirmed his death to ESPN, and his son, Christian Jimmerson, also announced ...

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 ...

The UFC's iconic Octagon, introduced in 1993, revolutionized combat sports. Designed for safety and fair competition, its eight-sided structure allowed for seamless transitions between striking and ...

The UFC has battled numerous foes since its inception in 1993, and even more since the Zuffa buyout in 2001. All those who directly fought the UFC all failed. However, there is still one enemy the UFC ...

1993-94: Royce Gracie The original dominant force in MMA. Gracie inspired generations to take up Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which he showcased beautifully in winning the first two UFC single-night ...

The sport of MMA has lost one of its pioneers. Retired boxer and one-time UFC fighter Art Jimmerson has died at 60 years old. Jimmerson passed away on Wednesday, his daughter revealed in a statement ...