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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.

First Aired

2018-09-17
Last Aired

2018-11-12
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Seasons

1
Episodes

25
Status

Returning Series
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UFC FIGHT PASS

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Season 1

1. 1993: Octo

In 1993, the UFC was born in an 8-sided cradle of combat, and promoters, TV producers, and Hollywood s...More

In 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.Less

10mins 2018-09-17

2. 1994: Lion's Den

In 1994, Ken Shamrock assembled the first ever MMA team, the Lion’s Den, and showed that success in th...More

In 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.Less

14mins 2018-09-19

3. 1995: The Ultimate Accessory

In 1995, the first UFC championship belt was made for the Gracie vs Shamrock Superfight, which ended i...More

In 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.Less

11mins 2018-09-21

4. 1996: Blackout

In 1996, a political crusade to ban ultimate fighting successfully pressured the cable TV industry to ...More

In 1996, a political crusade to ban ultimate fighting successfully pressured the cable TV industry to stop airing UFC events, nearly extinguishing the new sport.Less

25mins 2018-09-24

5. 1997: Judgement Day

In 1997, UFC 12 was to take place in Buffalo, but a day prior, New York state changed its laws to effe...More

In 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.Less

16mins 2018-09-26

6. 1998: The Ice Age

In 1998, Chuck Liddell made his Octagon debut, and began an unlikely rise for a down-to-earth man who ...More

In 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.Less

19mins 2018-09-28

7. 1999: Country Boy Can Survive

In 1999, Matt Hughes launched a legendary career, but it was after hanging up his gloves, that he face...More

In 1999, Matt Hughes launched a legendary career, but it was after hanging up his gloves, that he faced the toughest fight of his life.Less

18mins 2018-10-01

8. 2000: Combatant in Chief

In 2000, casino owner Donald Trump offered a lifeline to the struggling UFC and began holding events a...More

In 2000, casino owner Donald Trump offered a lifeline to the struggling UFC and began holding events at the famed Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.Less

14mins 2018-10-03

9. 2001: 3 Guys and 3 Letters

In 2001, the Fertitta brothers bought the failing UFC and installed Dana White as its president, setti...More

In 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.Less

28mins 2018-10-05

10. 2002: Before & After

In 2002, renowned Hollywood photographer Kevin Lynch began a project with the UFC vividly re-framing t...More

In 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.Less

15mins 2018-10-08

11. 2003: Matter of Pride

In 2003, UFC President Dana White entered Chuck Liddell into PRIDE FC’s Middleweight Grand Prix tourna...More

In 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.Less

21mins 2018-10-10

12. 2004: Bully Proof

In 2004, Georges St-Pierre debuted in the Octagon and began one of the most dominant runs in UFC histo...More

In 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.Less

16mins 2018-10-12

13. 2005: Reconnecting with Reality

In 2005, The Ultimate Fighter reality series saved the UFC from failure, and 13 years later, the inaug...More

In 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.Less

17mins 2018-10-15

14. 2006: The OGs

In 2006, Arianny Celeste began her run as a UFC Octagon Girl, becoming the most famous ever to carry a...More

In 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.Less

19mins 2018-10-17

15. 2007: Finding Forrest

In 2007, Forrest Griffin, the original Ultimate Fighter, scored an upset victory that elevated him fro...More

In 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.Less

16mins 2018-10-18

16. 2008: Bound by Valor

In 2008, the UFC held the first of many live events that raised millions of dollars for military cause...More

In 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.Less

13mins 2018-10-19

17. 2009: Worth the Wait

In 2009, Daniel Cormier made his mixed martial arts debut and began one of the most storied careers in...More

In 2009, Daniel Cormier made his mixed martial arts debut and began one of the most storied careers in the sport's history.Less

14mins 2018-10-22

18. 2010: We Are Live

In 2010, the UFC production team built an arena in the desert for one night of fights, exemplifying th...More

In 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.Less

2018-10-24

19. 2011: New York State of Mind

In 2011, the UFC changed their tactics in the long battle to legalize mixed martial arts in New York s...More

In 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.Less

22mins 2018-10-26

20. 2012: Take Me with You

In 2012, UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos made an unlikely friend and took him on the journe...More

In 2012, UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos made an unlikely friend and took him on the journey of a lifetime.Less

19mins 2018-10-31

21. 2013: Breaking Barriers

In 2013, women fought in the UFC Octagon for the first time and, led by Ronda Rousey, launched a revol...More

In 2013, women fought in the UFC Octagon for the first time and, led by Ronda Rousey, launched a revolution in combat sports.Less

16mins 2018-11-02

22. 2014: Bad Blood, Good Business

In 2014, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier ignited their intense feud, leading to a pair of the UFC's most ...More

In 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.Less

18mins 2018-11-04

23. 2015: Tested

In 2015, the UFC partnered with the United States Anti-Doping Agency on a groundbreaking program to co...More

In 2015, the UFC partnered with the United States Anti-Doping Agency on a groundbreaking program to combat the use of performance enhancing drugs.Less

18mins 2018-11-05

24. 2016: Agents of Change

In 2016, Hollywood talent agency Endeavor, led by Ari Emanuel, purchased the UFC for $4 billion in the...More

In 2016, Hollywood talent agency Endeavor, led by Ari Emanuel, purchased the UFC for $4 billion in the largest transaction in sports history.Less

21mins 2018-11-09

25. 2017: MacMania

In 2017, Conor McGregor showed his transcendent star power by turning an inconceivable idea into an ir...More

In 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.Less