The 10 Most Compelling Main Events in UFC History

What makes a the main event of a Pay-Per-View so special? Is it big name fighters going toe-to-toe? Is it a championship bout in which one fighter can prove that he is the best on the planet? Maybe even a stylistic matchup that promises to be a gun-sli…

What makes a the main event of a Pay-Per-View so special? Is it big name fighters going toe-to-toe? Is it a championship bout in which one fighter can prove that he is the best on the planet? Maybe even a stylistic matchup that promises to be a gun-slinging affair?

In any situation, the selection of a main event can make or break any PPV. You need the perfect blend of star-power, potential for action and opponents who are both relevant and cared about.

A well planned main event will light up the message boards with commentary, predictions and more regarding every aspect of the hotly anticipated affair.

Here is a look at the 10 most compelling main events in UFC history.

Editor’s Note: Any fight that was a main event during the tournament-friendly days of the UFC was not considered. The reason for this is that the main event was not determined until some point within the card, and therefore not promotable.

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