UFC 1

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (later in UFC 1: The Beginning renamed) was the first mixed martial arts event, which was held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC). The event took place on 12 November 1993 in McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado, United States instead. Winner was the Brazilian Royce Gracie.

Results

Quarterfinals

• Netherlands Gerard Gordeau vs. United States Teila Tuli

• United States Kevin Rosier vs. Zane Frazier United States

• Brazil Royce Gracie vs. Art Jimmerson United States

• United States Ken Shamrock vs. Patrick Smith United States

Semifinal

• Netherlands Gerard Gordeau vs. United States Kevin Rosier

• Brazil Royce Gracie vs. Ken Shamrock United States

Final

• Brazil Royce Gracie vs Netherlands Gerard Gordeau