UFC 1: The Beginning
“There Are No Rules!”
Overview
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, United States, on November 12, 1993. The tournament featured fights with no weight classes, rounds, or judges. The three rules – no biting, no eye gouging, and no groin shots – 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, although the referee stopped the first fight at 26 seconds.
Top-billed cast
- PPatrick Smith
- AArt Jimmerson
- TTrent Jenkins
- JJason DeLucia
- GGerard Gordeau
- KKen Kilpatrick
- ZZane Frazier
- KKevin Rosier
- TTaylor Wily
- RRoyce Gracie
Frequently asked questions
What is UFC 1: The Beginning rated?
UFC 1: The Beginning has an audience rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 6 votes.
Who directed UFC 1: The Beginning?
Director information is not available for UFC 1: The Beginning.
When was UFC 1: The Beginning released?
UFC 1: The Beginning was released in 1993.
