The 2024 Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place in Las Vegas on Thursday night, and MMA News has you covered with all interviews and speeches.
Having rolled out a strong list of inductees during pay-per-view cards throughout this year, six prominent names appeared on stage at T-Mobile Arena as part of one of International Fight Week’s marquee events.
Three fighters entered the Modern Wing, with former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, ex-strawweight queen Joanna Jędrzejczyk, and Pride standout Maurício “Shogun” Rua receiving recognition for their illustrious careers inside the Octagon.
The Pioneer Wing, meanwhile, expanded with the addition of a legend in “The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva.
And Anderson Silva found himself getting inducted into the HOF for the second straight year. After joining the Pioneer Wing in 2023, “The Spider” is now in the Fight Wing following the induction of his first showdown with Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 in 2010.
Thursday’s ceremony saw multiple high-profile figures from MMA, past and present, feature on the red carpet. See below for interviews and appearances from them, plus highlights from the inductee speeches.
UFC Hall Of Fame Red Carpet Interviews
"I have to close a chapter of my life, which is fighting, so I'm not super happy."
Joanna Jędrzejczyk opens up on the mixed emotions around her UFC Hall of Fame induction. pic.twitter.com/Trp3gChr2W
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 28, 2024
Raquel Pennington wants to fight Kayla Harrison after "whooping Julianna [Peña's] ass" pic.twitter.com/QnVkwPqXdf
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 28, 2024
Wanderlei Silva jokes he would fight Chael Sonnen on sight
"It's a joke. He's a good guy. I like him. The rivalry is done." pic.twitter.com/SWy6NiOfoc
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 28, 2024
"I thought about quitting many times and giving up."
"Shogun" Rua gets real on how injuries plagued his UFC Hall of Fame career. pic.twitter.com/BHy9WVOy6U
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 28, 2024
Shara Bullet make it clear: He wants Kevin Holland next. pic.twitter.com/W1WL75VXh0
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 28, 2024
Kayla Harrison responds to "the twerker" Ailín Pérez
"Sometimes it's just a little outrageous. I don't really know what to say. You're twerking. I don't know how to handle this. Yes, I will fight you." pic.twitter.com/7xJatnYC94
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 28, 2024
Former opponent and fellow UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman embraces Shogun Rua on the red carpet before his induction pic.twitter.com/cVkkIo41Pv
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 28, 2024
Alexandre Pantoja loves to see fans defend the flyweight division
"'Shut your mouth you casual, you don’t understand anything.' That’s how I feel too." pic.twitter.com/HrcHwIh4Ud
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 28, 2024
UFC Hall Of Fame Forrest Griffin Community Award
Congratulations to the 2024 Forrest Griffin Community Award Winner, Beneil Dariush! #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/ds78dvVTV9
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
UFC Hall Of Fame Fight Wing Induction
Who let The Bad Guy in? #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/WeP4DKBRwJ
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
Still undefeated on the streets of West Linn, Oregon #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/FZ0NXcLoqr
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
Somehow Chael landed this thing. Still undefeated #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/hI13CsbhjW
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
UFC Hall Of Fame Pioneer Wing Induction
The Axe Murderer looks good in that jacket #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/0qwDsOkGxi
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
UFC Hall Of Fame Modern Wing Inductions
No crying, fight fans
The legend Shogun Rua enters the #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/DSqpzMC5si
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
SHOGUN RUA #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/yHV1fM2jhy
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
Thanks for the fights, Joanna Champion! #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/Hqapc8SJqj
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
Welcome to the UFC Hall of Fame, Frankie Edgar #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/K3AxjRQK08
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
The newest addition to the Modern Wing #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/f3F7gpYD89
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
UFC Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024
The Class of 2024 #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/uYBnT5CVhU
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 28, 2024
