July has always featured massive UFC events, with November and December routinely playing host to crucial fight cards and memorable events as well, but May has been a sneaky-good month for the promotion over the years.
From early events featuring the debuts of future champions like Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell to successful shows over Memorial Day weekend and Fight Night cards that have frequently delivered memorable contests, the fifth month of the year has produced some gems.
Before this year’s trio of international events gets a chance to add some instant classics to this list, here’s a look back at some of the top contests and cards to take place inside the Octagon in the month of May.