S1 E1 • 1993: Octo - The Disputed Origin Story of the UFC Octagon

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.

Première diffusion : 17 septembre 2018

S1 E2 • 1994: The Lion's Den - The Story of the First Mixed Martial Arts Team

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.

Première diffusion : 19 septembre 2018

S1 E3 • 1995: Ultimate Accessory - The Story of the UFC Championship Belt

Since 1995, UFC belts have become the ultimate accessory prized by all MMA fighters, but their history is a little known, and often surprising, story.

Première diffusion : 21 septembre 2018

S1 E4 • 1996: Blackout - The Story of the Political Crusade to Keep UFC Off TV

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.

Première diffusion : 24 septembre 2018

S1 E5 • 1999: Country Boy Can Survive - The Story of Matt Hughes’ Fight for Survival

Matt Hughes was a dominant UFC champion, but after his hall of fame career came to a close, he faced his toughest fight ever, this time, for his very survival.

Première diffusion : 1 octobre 2018

S1 E6 • 1997: Judgement Day - The Story of the UFC Getting Run Out of Town

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.

Première diffusion : 26 septembre 2018

S1 E7 • 2002: Before & After - The Story of Kevin Lynch’s Iconic UFC Photos

In 2007, renowned photographer Kevin Lynch published a book of his iconic UFC photography that would dramatically reframe the image of the sport and its athletes.

Première diffusion : 8 octobre 2018

S1 E8 • 2003: Matter of Pride - The Story of UFC's Rivalry with Japan’s PRIDE FC

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.

Première diffusion : 10 octobre 2018

S1 E9 • 2005: Reconnecting with Reality - The Story of The Ultimate Fighter 1 Cast Reunion

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.

Première diffusion : 15 octobre 2018

S1 E10 • 2011: New York State of Mind - The Story of the Fight for Legalization in NY State

Misperceptions about MMA lead to a ban in the state of New York, but the issue was hijacked by corrupt politicians with ulterior motives.

Première diffusion : 26 octobre 2018

S1 E11 • 2004: Bully Proof - The Story of GSP’s Evolution from Bully Victim to UFC Badass

As child, Georges St-Pierre was targeted by bullies, until his father put him karate class, and GSP built himself into a fighting machine, and a UFC champion.

Première diffusion : 12 octobre 2018

S1 E12 • 2000: Combtant in Chief - The Story of Donald Trump’s History in Combat Sports

When Donald Trump opened his Atlantic City casino to the struggling UFC, it was the start of an unlikely friendship between the current POTUS and UFC president Dana White.

Première diffusion : 3 octobre 2018

S1 E13 • 2013: Breaking Barriers - The Story of Ronda Rousey and the Rise of Women’s MMA

Ronda Rousey’s run of dominance in the UFC captivated the public far beyond the sports world, and blazed a trail for all female fighters to follow.

Première diffusion : 2 novembre 2018

S1 E14 • 2009: Worth the Wait - The Story of Daniel Cormier

In 2009, Daniel Cormier transitioned from Olympic Wrestler to MMA rookie, launching a second act in combat sports and di cult journey to the top of UFC.

Première diffusion : 22 octobre 2018

S1 E15 • 2012: Take Me with You - The Story of a Little Boy and the UFC Heavyweight Champion

In 2012, then-UFC heavyweight champ, Junior dos Santos, brought a 9-year-old boy from a nearby favela to Las Vegas for an unforgettable adventure.

Première diffusion : 31 octobre 2018

S1 E16 • 2015: Tested - The Story of the UFC Anti-Doping Program with USADA

In 2015, UFC launched its anti-doping program with USADA, heralded as the most comprehensive program in pro sports.

Première diffusion : 5 novembre 2018

S1 E17 • 1998: The Ice Age - The Story of Chuck Liddell, The First Mainstream UFC Superstar

Chuck Liddell connected, with knockout punches and with fans around the world, like no UFC fighter before him and became UFC’s first true crossover superstar.

Première diffusion : 28 septembre 2018

S1 E18 • 2001: 3 Guys and 3 Letters - The Story of the Fertittas & Dana White

In 2001, the Fertitta brothers bought the failing UFC and installed Dana White as its president. The opening moves from three friends who revolutionized combat sports forever.

Première diffusion : 5 octobre 2018

S1 E19 • 2016: Agents of Change - The Story of the Biggest Deal in Sports History

In 2016, UFC shocked the world when it sold to a group led by the superpower talent agency WME-IMG, now known as Endeavor, in the largest transaction in sports history.

Première diffusion : 9 novembre 2018

S1 E20 • 2008: Bound by Valor - The Story of the UFC and the U.S. Armed Forces Connection

In 2008, UFC held the first of many live events that raised millions of dollars to support military causes, part of the deep connection between UFC and the U.S. Armed Forces.

Première diffusion : 19 octobre 2018

S1 E21 • 2006: The OGs - The Story of UFC’s Octagon Girls

With fashion model looks combined with girl-next-door appeal, Octagon Girls are great ambassadors for the brand and the sport, and they are UFC stars in their own right.

Première diffusion : 17 octobre 2018

S1 E22 • 2014: Bad Blood, Good Business - The Story of Rivalries Fueling the Biggest Fights

In 2014, a brawl between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier in the MGM Grand lobby led to one of the most successful Pay-Per-Views in company history because “bad blood” sells.

Première diffusion : 4 novembre 2018

S1 E23 • 2007: Finding Forrest - The Story of Forrest Griffin, a True UFC Original

In 2007, Forrest Griffin beat Shogun Rua in a major upset, one of the many times the original Ultimate Fighter beat the odds to build a Hall of Fame legacy.

Première diffusion : 18 octobre 2018

S1 E24 • 2010: We Are Live - The Story of UFC Live Experience and Those Who Bring it to Life

The UFC production crew has a distinctive broadcast style, unlike any other sports media presentation, creating the electric atmosphere that has shaped the UFC experience.

Première diffusion : 24 octobre 2018

S1 E25 • 2017: MacMania - The Story of Conor McGregor’s Insane Star Power

Conor McGregor’s skills as a fighter are undeniable, but he has emerged as a singular star, a true original, without peer and without limits.

Première diffusion : 12 novembre 2018