This is the first of a 50 part series documenting the history and current state of MMA for each of the 50 states in the United States of America. Each part will chronicle the history of MMA as well as several notable fighters and camps in each state. States will be completed in alphabetical order. Alabama MMA is the first part of the series.
History of MMA in Alabama
Alabama, the 22nd state to join the United States, has long been a supporter of MMA. From the UFC 12: Judgement Day incident to their most recent weight-cutting reforms of June 2018, Alabama was an early safe haven for the UFC and to this day is working to improve the sport of MMA.