There was plenty of intrigue when the UFC set up shop in Los Angeles for the first time. After California passed MMA legislation, the UFC went to Anaheim in April 2006 for its first event in the state, UFC 59. And just six weeks later, the promotion was back – but in L.A. proper for UFC 60 at Staples Center.

UFC pioneer dies aged 60

May 9, 2024

30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Did enough pioneers make our anniversary list?

November 24, 2023

30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Why Royce Gracie was so difficult to rank

November 22, 2023

The event that started it all: Watch UFC 1 in its entirety – 30 years later

November 16, 2023

Today in MMA History: UFC 1 marks the start of something bold and new in combat sports

November 12, 2023

Video: UFC 1 competitors reunite for dinner 30 years later

November 5, 2023

30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Royce Gracie ranked No. 14

October 30, 2023

Legend 2 Legend with Burt Watson, Episode 7: Royce and Renzo Gracie

February 15, 2023

Royce Gracie has high expectations for Neiman Gracie: ‘He’s going to be champion one day’

October 2, 2021

John McCarthy names his MMA Mount Rushmore, which includes Ronda Rousey

August 11, 2020

Royce Gracie joins ‘Superman’ as Pocatello police chief swears in reserve officers

June 27, 2020

Combat Rewind, May 1: An iconic passing of the torch, after 90 minutes of battle

May 1, 2020

Bellator hosts Royce Gracie jiu-jitsu seminar at 6 p.m. ET

April 15, 2020

Today in MMA History: UFC 1 marks the start of something new

November 12, 2018

Beer Goggle History, Ep. 02: UFC 1, the event that started it all

November 12, 2018

Two second-generation Bellator fighters head to Bellator 209 prelims with Gracie, Gozali

October 23, 2018

Today in MMA History: When Royce Gracie couldn’t continue and all hell broke loose

September 9, 2018

As Bellator grows into a major MMA player, an identity crisis looms

June 27, 2018

Fans invited to Bellator 199 events – including ‘King Mo’ vs. Bader sandwich-making showdown

May 3, 2018

Royce Gracie on submission-rich Bellator 198: Big win for the family but, also, for Brazilian jiu-jitsu

April 29, 2018
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