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In late 2006, the Pride Card Collection appeared at a pivotal moment in mixed martial arts history. Issued as an official product of PRIDE, then one of the sport’s most influential organizations, the GP Edition centered on the Grand Prix tournaments and quickly drew interest from MMA collectors. Less widely known is that PRIDE/DSE and the manufacturer intended the release to be the beginning of a longer-running card series. Plans for a second installment were already in place

Pioneer Era (1995-2008): MMA trading cards began in Japan, with early sets like the 1995 BBM Pro-Wrestling (featuring Pancrase and RINGS fighters) and the 2006 Pride FC set—the first officially licensed MMA cards. In the US, MMA cards were initially promos with video games or DVDs until the 2008 Donruss Americana II 'Ring Kings' subset showcased up to thirty UFC fighters. Golden Era (2009 – 2012): In 2008, Topps and Zuffa, LLC signed an exclusive deal to produce UFC trading

I've been hesitant to share this story because it's quite complicated, but as questions keep coming in, I'll do my best to clarify it. 📍BACKSTORY On February 1, 2011, Topps released the 2010 Topps UFC Knockout set, which featured an 18-card subset called Full-Contact Autographs. Each card was signed on-card and serial numbered out of 99. A year later, Topps launched the 2012 Knockout set, which included two Full Contact Autograph subsets: the 2012 Full-Contact Autographs (an

Prior to the Panini Instant and Topps Now Poster cards, collectors could find UFC Fight Poster cards in packs. These insert cards were featured in seven separate UFC sets from 2009 to 2015. They have become increasingly popular among collectors, especially those who like to collect autographed items. The entire collection consists of 174 cards. The entire run of UFC Fight Poster Cards, Panini Instant Artist Series Poster, and Topps Now Artist Fight Poster cards can be seen HE

Both collections feature legendary athletes. The basketball set includes rookie cards for Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Karl Malone. Meanwhile, the UFC set highlights rookie cards for Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Chuck Liddell, and Randy Couture.

The Ultimate Fighter’s first season attracted millions, propelling UFC and mixed martial arts into mainstream popularity.

The 2009 Topps UFC Round 1 set is a jewel in most hobbyist’s collections. Why? Well, it was the UFC’s debut set, packed with legendary...

The Keibunsha Pro Wrestling Hand Cut collectibles released in 1998 featured two members of the prominent Gracie martial arts family,...

The original Sport Kings Gum series was released by the Goudey Gum Company in 1933 and 1934 and featured 48 athletes from a cross section...

In comparison to the trading cards of other sports that have been around more than 100 years, MMA trading cards are relatively new in the...

Very sought after and Hard to Find The Moving cards are part of a 9-card subset of the 2006 Pride FC trading card set. The odds of...

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UFC Licensed Trading Cards Release Dates: 2009 Topps UFC Round 1 -02/25/2009 2009 eTopps UFC - 07/13/2009 2009 Topps UFC Round 2 -...

Royce Gracie is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of mixed martial arts (MMA). He is a member of the...

The first UFC On-Demand Trading Cards The first eTopps Ultimate Fighting Championship cards featured fighters who competed in the...