UFC 1: The Beginning
“There Are No Rules!”
Synopsis
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.
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- UFC 1: The Beginning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Zuffa
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What is UFC 1: The Beginning about?
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.
Who directed UFC 1: The Beginning?
UFC 1: The Beginning was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in UFC 1: The Beginning?
The principal cast of UFC 1: The Beginning includes Royce Gracie, Gerard Gordeau, Ken Kilpatrick, Kevin Rosier, Patrick Smith.
When was UFC 1: The Beginning released and how long is it?
UFC 1: The Beginning was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.