2016 UFC Hall of Fame Inductions to Take Place on July 10th

– The UFC announced today, via press release, that the company will induct its 2016 Hall of Fame class on Sunday, July 10, at the UFC Fan Expo. The ceremony will begin at 12 p.m. PT on the main stage theater of the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will also be streamed live and available on-demand exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS. The UFC Hall of Fame consists of four categories, which are:

* Pioneer Era – Athletes who turned pro before November 17, 2000 (when unified rules of MMA were adopted), is a minimum age of 35 or has been retired for one year or more.

* Modern Era – Athletes who turned pro on or after November 17, 2000 (when unified rules of MMA were adopted).

* Contributors Wing – Recognizing significant contributions and accomplishments to the sport of mixed martial arts and UFC outside of the Octagon®.

* Fight Wing – Recognizing the most historic fights in the sport. To be eligible, fights will have taken place a minimum of five years before date of induction.