MMAJunkie<\/a>. The induction ceremony will stream live on UFC Fight Pass.<\/p>\n\u201cArt\u2019s contributions to UFC helped lay the foundation for the sport that fans around the world see today,\u201d UFC President Dana White said of Davie’s induction into the Hall of Fame (via MMAJunkie). \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to induct Art into the UFC Hall of Fame class of 2018, and we look forward to celebrating his career at our ceremony in July.\u201d<\/p>\n
After helping to create the UFC, Art Davie sold his stake in the burgeoning organization to\u00a0Semaphore Entertainment Group (SEG), effectively ending his involvement. That, however, is not where Davie’s influence on the combat sports world ended. Years later, he attempted to create a new hybrid sport called XARM, which combined MMA with arm wrestling.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame is the greatest honor that can be bestowed to anyone involved with the sport of MMA,\u201d Davie said of his induction. \u201cWatching UFC become mainstream and break all these records over the years has been like watching my child go out and conquer the world. I\u2019m so proud of what UFC has become, and I\u2019m thrilled my part in its creation is being celebrated during its 25th anniversary.\u201d<\/p>\n
Who else do you want to see added to the UFC Hall of Fame in 2018?<\/p>\n
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