Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Before the UFC became a global fighting empire, its creators were rejected by major networks, searching for pay-per-view backing, and debating everything from the event’s name to the shape of the cage. What started as an eight-man tournament built to test fighting styles eventually became UFC 1, introducing Royce Gracie, the Octagon, and a new era of combat sports.

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UFC 1: How the Octagon Was Created | Dark Side of the 90s
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