Wednesday, January 12

"The Beginning" - UFC 1 - November 12, 1993

The very first UFC was held almost a decade ago at McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado.  An entirely different set of fights, set of rules, and set of fighters were exhibited that night. The 29 year old Ken Shamrock took on Patrick Smith and was able to get the victor by submission in less than 2 minutes.  The legend Royce Gracie fought and won all of his fights including his fight with Ken Shamrock.  A fight that put Ken in absolute disbelief thinking how a skinny dude in a white karate suit has defeated him.

The first UFC era is quite different from the UFC now.  A lot has changed including rules, restrictions,  weight divisions and outfit. 

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