The first International Fight Week took place in 2012, and the 11 previous iterations of the annual UFC showcase have produced more than a handful of breakout performances and moments that elevated competitors to a different level of stardom and standing.
In 2013, Chris Weidman shocked the world, knocking out Anderson Silva to claim the UFC middleweight title. Four years later, Robert Whittaker ascended to the middleweight throne with a gutsy decision win over Yoel Romero. In 2021, Merab Dvalishvili made it clear he was a contender in the bantamweight division with his come-from-behind finish of Marlon Moraes, and the following year, Alex Pereira punched his ticket to his first UFC championship opportunity by punching Sean Strickland in the face, hard.