Becoming a UFC champion is the culmination of a lifetime of hard work and dedication. Not every fighter’s path is a direct shot to superstardom, as many roadblocks can face a fighter on their journey through the sport. One such roadblock is injuries. Injuries stall the progress of a fighter both in training and competition as focus is solely put on recovery. Some injuries seem to have a nearly impossible outlook, as fighters are advised against returning to competition or risk not returning to the same level of success due to an injury’s severity. There are, however, several fighters who have overcome the odds to not only recover fully from devastating injuries but also capture UFC gold afterward.
Four UFC Champions Who Overcame Devastating Injuries
