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What happened at UFC 1?

by Chase Collins

What happened at UFC 1?

The tournament featured fights with no weight classes, rounds, or judges. Royce Gracie won the tournament by defeating Gerard Gordeau via submission due to a rear naked choke. The referees for UFC 1 were João Alberto Barreto and Hélio Vigio, two veteran vale tudo referees from Brazil.

How was UFC started?

UFC promoters initially pitched the event as a real-life fighting video game tournament similar to Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. WOW Promotions and SEG produced the first event, later called UFC 1, at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado on November 12, 1993.

When did the UFC first start?

November 1993
Ultimate Fighting Championship/Founded

How can I watch UFC 1?

UFC 1: The Beginning | Watch ESPN.

What was the first true MMA?

Mixed martial arts was believed to date back to the ancient Olympic Games in 648 bce, when pankration—the martial training of Greek armies—was considered the combat sport of ancient Greece. The brutal contest combined wrestling, boxing, and street fighting.

Who is the CEO of UFC?

Lorenzo Fertitta (Jan 2001–)
Zuffa/CEO

How old is Dana White?

52 years (July 28, 1969)
Dana White/Age

Dana Frederick White Jr. (born July 28, 1969) is an American businessman and the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which is the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world.

How much does Dana White make?

As of 2021, Dana White has a net worth of $500 Million. In 2016, White sold 9% of his stake in the UFC and now currently commands a $20 Million a year salary as president of the UFC. His salary along with the ownership in the business means that White’s net worth will only continue to grow over the years.

What are the best UFC events of all-time?

Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar: TUF 1 Finale.

  • Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen: UFC 117.
  • Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald 2: UFC 189.
  • Dan Henderson vs. Mauricio Rua: UFC 139.
  • Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III: UFC 136.
  • Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson: UFC 165.
  • Mark Hunt vs.
  • Matt Hughes vs.
  • Diego Sanchez vs.
  • Tim Sylvia vs.

    • When was the first UFC Fight?

    UFC’s first event, UFC 1 , took place on November 12, 1993. Each UFC event contains several fights. Traditionally, every event starts off with a preliminary card followed by a main card, with the last fight being known as the main event.

    When did UFC debut?

    UFC 1. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (later renamed UFC 1: The Beginning) was the first mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), held at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, on November 12, 1993.

    How old is UFC?

    It has been 27 years since Ultimate Fighting Championship was founded in 1993