In the UFC, a great fight is never too far away. The organization had its first fight card in 1993 and since then there have been thousands of exhilarating contests.

It has gone from strength to strength and is now bigger than ever. With so many memorable fights over the years, it’s very hard to make a top 10. What all these fights have in common is that there was a lot on the line and they were all brutal battles.

There are many things that can make a great fight. The underdog can fight against the odds, it could be a complete slugfest, or perhaps it’s a technically perfect contest with two fighters at the top of their game.

We’ve got everything here as we take a look at the 10 best UFC fights of all time. We’ve also included some video links so you can relive the mayhem. Let’s get started!

1. Forest Griffin vs. Stephen Bonnar (TUF Finale 1)

In The Ultimate Fighter finale in 2005, the winner was going to receive a contract from the UFC. There was plenty on the line with both men fighting for their careers and to try and make a name for themselves in the sport.

Right from the first bell, you could see how much it meant to both fighters. It was a toe-to-toe battle that lasted the full 15 minutes. Standing ovations generally happen at the end of a performance, but this one started after the 1st round bell and didn’t really stop.

Even as they tired before the end of the 3rd round, they never stopped trying to knock each other out. By the time the final bell rang, they were both exhausted and bloody.

Neither man deserved to lose, but it was Griffin who got the close but unanimous decision. Such was the epic nature of the fight, the UFC would offer contracts to both fighters. They would both go on to enter the UFC Hall of Fame.

2. Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson (UFC 165)

This fight was Jon Jones’ 6th defense of his light heavyweight title. Bones was going into it off the back of a nine-fight winning streak with an overall record of 18-1. It was fair to say he was the huge favorite.