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Not all champions are held in the same esteem in the UFC. To be sure, reaching the championship level is an accomplishment in and of itself. However, there are now nearly 25 years of history upon which to draw. The number of weight classes has continually expanded. Interim titles have become increasingly common. The sport itself naturally lends itself to turbulence. Thus, there is no shortage of men and women who have held Ultimate Fighting Championship gold.