UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
Synopsis
UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan (aka UFC 15.5) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 21, 1997, in Yokohama, Japan. The event was seen on pay per view in the United States, on cable TV in Japan, and was later released on home video. It featured a four-man heavyweight tournament, the first ever UFC Middleweight Championship bout, a Heavyweight Championship bout, a Superfight and was the first UFC appearance of MMA legends Kazushi Sakuraba and Frank Shamrock. It was the first event to be located in a country other than the United States or its territories.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
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What is UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1 about?
UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan (aka UFC 15.5) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 21, 1997, in Yokohama, Japan. The event was seen on pay per view in the United States, on cable TV in Japan, and was later released on home video. It featured a four-man heavyweight tournament, the first ever UFC Middleweight Championship bout, a Heavyweight Championship bout, a Superfight and was the first UFC appearance of MMA legends Kazushi Sakuraba and Frank Shamrock. It was the first event to be located in a country other than the United States or its territories.
Who directed UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1?
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1?
The principal cast of UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1 includes Randy Couture, Maurice Smith, Kazushi Sakuraba, Marcus Silveira, Vitor Belfort.
When was UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1 released and how long is it?
UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan 1 was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.