UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3(2000)

UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3 is a mixed martial arts event that took place on April 14, 2000, at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The card featured some of the sport's most competitive bouts during the early era of professional MMA, showcasing fighters who helped define the Ultimate Fighting Championship's growing international presence. Held in Japan, the event continued the UFC's tradition of bringing elite combat sports to eager audiences outside North America. The fights displayed the raw intensity and technical skill that characterized turn-of-the-millennium mixed martial arts competition, drawing fans invested in the sport's rapid evolution and global expansion during this pivotal period.