At the time of the UFC's inception in 1993, the sport of mixed martial arts was unsanctioned in the United States, and did not include weight classes; instead of the traditional championship model, the UFC held tournaments with the winner receiving a permanent appellation.
The sport of mixed martial arts was unsanctioned in the United States. This was at the time of the UFC's inception in 1993. The sport of mixed martial arts did not include weight classes. This was at the time of the UFC's inception in 1993. The UFC held tournaments with the winner. This was instead of the traditional championship model. This winner was receiving a permanent appellation.