Although the UFC has only been around since 1993, it has undergone some major changes since its early days.
Before Anderson Silva became the top fighter in the world, before Jon Jones became one of the most talked-about fighters in the world and before Dana White and Zuffa became the owners to the now powerhouse organization, the UFC was a tournament where fighters of different martial arts disciplines fought to see who was the best.
Although the UFC would soon move out of the tournament style, it was still a much different product than what we’re used to seeing today.
As much as the UFC and MMA as a whole have changed, we should not forget its early fighters because they laid out the groundwork for what it has become today.
Here’s a look at the top 10 fighters from the pre-Zuffa UFC.