Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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UFC 1 opened with a fight that instantly showed the world how brutal and unpredictable mixed martial arts could be. At Denver’s McNichols Sports Arena, French Savate champion Gerard Gordeau faced sumo wrestler Teila Tuli in a no-rules spectacle that ended in shocking fashion, setting the tone for the tournament that introduced Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, and a new era of combat sports.

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UFC 1: The First Fight That Changed MMA Forever | Dark Side of the 90s
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