UFC 1: The Beginning
– UFC 1 used an eight-man tournament format, with the winner receiving $50,000. The tournament feature..
UFC 1 used an eight-man tournament format, with the winner receiving $50,000. The tournament featured fights with no weight classes or judges. The two rules, no biting or eye gouging, were to be enforced only by a $1,500 fine. The match only ended by submission, knockout, or the fighter's corner throwing in the towel. Gloves were allowed, as Art Jimmerson showed in his Quarterfinal bout against Royce Gracie, which he fought with one boxing glove. Fights consisted of unlimited 5 minute rounds until a winner was decided.
12 Nov 1993
Spanish
Mark Lucas
Clay McBride
Royce Gracie, Gerard Gordeau, Ken Shamrock, Kevin Rosier
The Ultimate Fighting Championship debuts, as eight fighters enter the Octagon for a one-night tournament to determine the superior fighting style, including Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, and Gerard Gordeau.