UFC: 25 Years In Short
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Play S1 E1A 25-part series of documentary shorts celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. Viewed as a whole they form a mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, characters and lasting influence.
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- 1. 1993: OctoIn 1993, the UFC was born in an 8-sided cradle of combat, and promoters, TV producers, and Hollywood set designers still dispute who is the Octagon’s true creator.CC10minSep 17, 2018
2. 1994: Lion's DenIn 1994, Ken Shamrock assembled the first ever MMA team, the Lion’s Den, and showed that success in the ultimate individual sport was a team effort.CC14minSep 19, 2018
3. 1995: The Ultimate AccessoryIn 1995, the first UFC championship belt was made for the Gracie vs Shamrock Superfight, which ended in a draw, so nobody won the belt, and it was lost for decades.CC11minSep 21, 2018- 4. 1996: BlackoutIn 1996, a political crusade to ban ultimate fighting successfully pressured the cable TV industry to stop airing UFC events, nearly extinguishing the new sport.CC25minSep 24, 2018
- 5. 1997: Judgement DayIn 1997, UFC 12 was to take place in Buffalo, but a day prior, New York state changed its laws to effectively ban MMA. UFC 12 needed a new home, in a new state, on 24 hours notice.CC16minSep 26, 2018
- 6. 1998: The Ice AgeIn 1998, Chuck Liddell made his Octagon debut, and began an unlikely rise for a down-to-earth man who would become the UFC's first breakout superstar.CC19minSep 28, 2018
- 7. 1999: Country Boy Can SurviveIn 1999, Matt Hughes launched a legendary career, but it was after hanging up his gloves, that he faced the toughest fight of his life.CC18minOct 1, 2018
- 8. 2000: Combatant in ChiefIn 2000, casino owner Donald Trump offered a lifeline to the struggling UFC and began holding events at the famed Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.CC14minOct 3, 2018
- 9. 2001: 3 Guys and 3 LettersIn 2001, the Fertitta brothers bought the failing UFC and installed Dana White as its president, setting the stage for the three friends to revolutionize combat sports forever.CC28minOct 5, 2018
- 10. 2002: Before & AfterIn 2002, renowned Hollywood photographer Kevin Lynch began a project with the UFC vividly re-framing the public perception of what it means to be a UFC fighter.CC15minOct 8, 2018
11. 2003: Matter of PrideIn 2003, UFC President Dana White entered Chuck Liddell into PRIDE FC’s Middleweight Grand Prix tournament, with hopes of winning the larger battle for MMA world supremacy.CC21minOct 10, 2018- 12. 2004: Bully ProofIn 2004, Georges St-Pierre debuted in the Octagon and began one of the most dominant runs in UFC history - an unlikely path for a victim of childhood bullying.CC16minOct 12, 2018
- 13. 2005: Reconnecting with RealityIn 2005, The Ultimate Fighter reality series saved the UFC from failure, and 13 years later, the inaugural cast reunited for an extraordinary event, to break bread and bust b@lls.CC17minOct 15, 2018
- 14. 2006: The OGsIn 2006, Arianny Celeste began her run as a UFC Octagon Girl, becoming the most famous ever to carry a round, and transforming the role from event eye-candy to brand icon.CC19minOct 17, 2018
- 15. 2007: Finding ForrestIn 2007, Forrest Griffin, the original Ultimate Fighter, scored an upset victory that elevated him from reality TV star to true championship contender, one of many chapters he authored in the UFC history books.CC16minOct 18, 2018
- 16. 2008: Bound by ValorIn 2008, the UFC held the first of many live events that raised millions of dollars for military causes, deepening the bond between the MMA organization and the U.S. Armed Forces.CC13minOct 19, 2018
- 17. 2009: Worth the WaitIn 2009, Daniel Cormier made his mixed martial arts debut and began one of the most storied careers in the sport's history.CC14minOct 22, 2018
- 18. 2010: We Are LiveIn 2010, the UFC production team built an arena in the desert for one night of fights, exemplifying their bold approach and commitment to creating an unmatched live event experience.CCOct 24, 2018
- 19. 2011: New York State of MindIn 2011, the UFC changed their tactics in the long battle to legalize mixed martial arts in New York state, and finally started to turn the tide.CC22minOct 26, 2018
- 20. 2012: Take Me with YouIn 2012, UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos made an unlikely friend and took him on the journey of a lifetime.CC19minOct 31, 2018
- 21. 2013: Breaking BarriersIn 2013, women fought in the UFC Octagon for the first time and, led by Ronda Rousey, launched a revolution in combat sports.CC16minNov 2, 2018
- 22. 2014: Bad Blood, Good BusinessIn 2014, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier ignited their intense feud, leading to a pair of the UFC's most successful Pay-Per-View events, and confirming the notion that "Bad Blood" sells.CC18minNov 4, 2018
- 23. 2015: TestedIn 2015, the UFC partnered with the United States Anti-Doping Agency on a groundbreaking program to combat the use of performance enhancing drugs.CC18minNov 5, 2018
- 24. 2016: Agents of ChangeIn 2016, Hollywood talent agency Endeavor, led by Ari Emanuel, purchased the UFC for $4 billion in the largest transaction in sports history.CC21minNov 9, 2018
- 25. 2017: MacManiaIn 2017, Conor McGregor showed his transcendent star power by turning an inconceivable idea into an irresistible event that defied all expectations and captured imaginations around the world.CC20minNov 12, 2018
UFC: 25 Years In Short
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A 25-part series of documentary shorts celebrating the UFC silver anniversary. Viewed as a whole they form a mosaic narrative of the UFC’s amazing evolution, characters and lasting influence.
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