Being a UFC champion is about as high an honor as a martial artist can earn. It shows that, for men your size on this planet, you are the best there is at kicking behind and taking names.
And along that path, there are plenty of memorable fights. From the stepping stones to the all out wars, the road to a championship is paved with the overmatched and the evenly matched alike.
Here is a look at the best fight each present UFC champion has found themselves in.