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This Date in MMA History: Matt Hughes tears through Royce Gracie

BAD MMA News — Tue, 28 May 2024 01:32:26 +0000

There was plenty of intrigue when the UFC set up shop in Los Angeles for the first time. After California passed MMA legislation, the UFC went to Anaheim in April 2006 for its first event in the state, UFC 59. And just six weeks later, the promotion was back – but in L.A. proper for UFC 60 at Staples Center.

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UFC pioneer dies aged 60

BAD MMA News — Fri, 10 May 2024 01:52:43 +0000

It’s an emotional day in the mixed martial arts world as we say goodbye to one of the UFC’s pioneers . The UFC is approaching its 31st anniversary in the business and throughout that time, the promotion has accumulated numerous stars. Fans are often sad to see their favorite fighters bow out of the sport, but the news of a former competitor passing away is much worse. Art Jimmerson was 60 years old when his death was announced to the world. Jimmerson was well known for competing at the inaugral UFC 1 event, where he sported a single boxing glove on his left hand–ultimately earning him the nickname ‘One Glove’

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30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Did enough pioneers make our anniversary list?

BAD MMA News — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:47:02 +0000

The UFC’s 30th anniversary date has come and gone, and in the build-up to the milestone date, MMA Junkie counted down its 30 greatest fighters of all time to compete for the promotion. There was plenty of debate about the entire list from top to bottom, and one of our big talking points was the inclusion of pioneers. The final list was tabulated through a points system after voting from MMA Junkie’s 12-person staff. Guys considered to be pioneers who made our list were Randy Couture (No. 11), B.J. Penn (No.

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30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Why Royce Gracie was so difficult to rank

BAD MMA News — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:16:44 +0000

The UFC’s 30th anniversary date has come and gone, and in the build-up to the milestone date, MMA Junkie counted down its 30 greatest fighters of all time to compete for the promotion. There was plenty of debate about the entire list from top to bottom, and one of the major discussion points was Royce Gracie ’s ranking. Related 30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Which top-10 ranking is most questionable? 30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Was Khabib Nurmagomedov's No. 5 ranking too high? 30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: The great Georges St-Pierre vs.

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The event that started it all: Watch UFC 1 in its entirety – 30 years later

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:04:19 +0000

UFC 295 marked the 30th anniversary of the promotion. Over three decades, the UFC – and the sport of MMA as a whole – has evolved tremendously. If evidence is needed, go back and watch the promotion’s first event ever – which is now available in full, for free. UFC 1 took place Nov. 12, 1993, at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver with a reported 7,800 fans in attendance. The one-night tournament-style fight card filled with openweight matchups featured eight fights.

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Today in MMA History: UFC 1 marks the start of something bold and new in combat sports

BAD MMA News — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 01:19:36 +0000

(Editor’s note: This story originally published on Nov. 12, 2018.) To those who bought the pay-per-view and took the ride on Nov. 12, 1993, it must have seemed like a wild gamble.

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Video: UFC 1 competitors reunite for dinner 30 years later

BAD MMA News — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:37:17 +0000

It was a reunion 30 years in the making. The UFC celebrates its 30th anniversary Nov. 12 and the promotion recently organized a get-together for the six remaining living tournament participants. The six pioneers met over dinner at an undisclosed location and shared drinks, food, laughs, and memories. The gathering was recorded and released in a video segment published Saturday entitled “ Fighter of the Roundtable .” On hand were Gerard Gordeau and Taylor Wily (known as Teila Tuli during his fighting days), the two fighters from the first-ever UFC bout. UFC Hall of Famers Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie were also on hand, as were Art Jimmerson and Zane Frazier

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30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Royce Gracie ranked No. 14

BAD MMA News — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:43:53 +0000

The UFC is celebrating its 30th year and to commemorate the milestone, MMA Junkie has compiled its 30 greatest UFC fighters of all time. Every day until the anniversary of UFC 1 on Nov. 12 (1993), we will reveal one fighter on our list

30 greatest UFC fighters of all time: Royce Gracie ranked No. 14 – MMA Junkie

Legend 2 Legend with Burt Watson, Episode 7: Royce and Renzo Gracie

BAD MMA News — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:16:10 +0000

As the former UFC event coordinator, Burt Watson has seen it all. A beloved figure among fighters past and present, he can tell stories nobody else can. What can we say

Royce Gracie has high expectations for Neiman Gracie: ‘He’s going to be champion one day’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 18:24:05 +0000

Royce Gracie is liking what he’s seen out of Neiman Gracie. The UFC Hall of Famer and tournament winner of UFC 1 praised his family member Neiman for his most recent victory and the evolution he’s managed to show in his game. Neiman picked up the first knockout of his career, stopping Mark Lemminger in the first round of their contest at Bellator 266 earlier this month

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