Mixed martial arts has been clawing its way towards acceptance for almost 20 years now. While other parts of the world have accepted the traditions of Vale Tudo and no-holds-barred combat for a while, it was the UFC that took those foundations and modernized them, turning them into a sport that rivals any out there in terms of excitement.
In doing that, along the way there have been some milestone events. The UFC has been responsible for most, though other promotions got in on the MMA craze and impacted the landscape as well.
Let’s take a look at the five most significant events that have taken place to this point.