Jeff Blatnick (left) was a key figure in the UFC’s growth. | Jeff Sherwood/Sherdog.com
The UFC’s revamped Hall of Fame has its first two inductees.
The Las Vegas-based promotion announced on Wednesday that Jeff Blatnick will be enter the contributors wing, while the UFC 52 rematch between Matt Hughes and Frank Trigg will be enshrined in the fight wing. Blatnick and Hughes-Trigg 2 will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a special event on July 11 as part of the UFC Fan Expo.
Earlier this month the UFC updated its Hall of Fame concept , announcing that inductees could qualify in one of four categories: Modern era, pioneers, contributors and fights.