UFC Fighters EVOLUTION UFC 1 to UFC 200
When we look back at the sport of mixed martial arts as we know it today, which was first developed under the banner of the UFC or the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Has existed for just over 20 short years. Which is the grand scheme of things is nothing in the development of a global sport? Through its use of modern technology (television), the power of social and now multimedia. The UFC has fast-tracked MMA into and worldwide phenomenon and the fastest growing sport on the planet. Breaking all known records along the way.
Today’s MMA differs immensely from back in the days of legends such as Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock and of course the Beast himself Mr Dan Severn. Who we recently interviewed about his time inside the cage.
Now let’s take a look back at short yet illustrious existence of MMA, from its inception right through the complete sports hat we know it as today. From guys wearing a boxing glove on one hand or not having done any training. While still managing to smoke and drink their way to championships.
Right up to today’s ultra athletes who’s preparation and training regimes are a world away from the sport’s pioneers. Enjoy sit back and relax as we run through a who’s who of the octagon. In a video snapshot of the greatest sport in the world and the evolution of UFC Fighters.
UFC Fighters List
- Alexander The Mauler Gustafsson
- Alistair Overeem
- Anderson Silva
- Andrei Arlovski
- Anthony Johnson
- Cain Velasquez
- Dan Severn
- Demetrious Johnson
- Dominick Cruz
- Tank Abbott
- Frank Shamrock
- George St. Pierre
- Royce Gracie
- Jon Jones
- Jose Aldo
- Junior Dos Santos
- Ken Shamrock
- Mark Hunt
- Matt Hughes
- BJ Penn
- Robbie Lawler
- Ronda Rousey
- Conor McGregor
- Joanna Jedrzejczyk
- TJ Dillashaw
- Vitor Belfort
- Frank Mir
This list could have so many more great fighters added, but then we would be here all day.
