UFC 1: 6th Round Retro post-fight show
Eddie Mercado is joined by Fraser Coffeen to recap the Ultimate Fighting Championships’ inaugural event from November 12, 1993 complete with analysis and results for the entire card.
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Quarter Finals:
Gerard Gordeau def. Teila Tuli by TKO (Head Kick) at :26 of round 1
Kevin rosier def. Zane Frazier by TKO (Punches) at 4:20 of round 1
Royce Gracie def. Art Jimmerson by Submission (Smother) at 2:18 of round 1
Ken Shamrock def. Patrick Smith by Submission (Heel Hook) at 1:49 of round 1
Alternate Bout:
Jason DeLucia def. Trent Jenkins by Submission (RNC) at :52 of round 1
Semi Finals:
Gerard Gordeau def. Kevin Rosier by TKO (Corner Stoppage) at :59 of round 1
Royce Gracie def. Ken Shamrock by Submission (RNC) at :57 of round 1
Finals:
Royce Gracie def. Gerard Gordeau by Submission (RNC) at 1:44 of round 1
If you’re looking for a modern day 8-man tournament, then check out UFC co-founder Campbell McLaren’s league, Combate Americas, as $100,000 will be awarded to the winner of the Copa Combate tournament from Cancun, Mexico on November 11, 2017.
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