The 5 Greatest Fights In The History Of The UFC 272.
Introduction
July 6, 1996 is a date that will forever be etched into the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. That night, at UFC 3, Mark Coleman made his debut and proceeded to beat up Keith Hackney so badly that Hackney's corner threw in the towel. The brutality of that night set the tone for the UFC - a no-holds-barred competition where anything and everything goes.
While there have been some truly amazing fights in the history of the UFC, here are five of our favourites.
The UFC has seen some amazing and memorable fights over the years. Here are five of the best:
1. Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar – The first fight in UFC history that went to a draw.
2. Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard – A five-round battle that is considered one of the greatest lightweight fights of all time.
3. Matt Hughes vs. George St-Pierre – This highly technical welterweight bout lasted for five rounds and was declared a technical
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1. Introduction
2. The first UFC fight: Royce Gracie vs. Gerard Gordeau
3. The rematch: Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie
4. The first fight between Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell
5. The rematch: Tito Ortiz vs. Chuck Liddell
The first UFC fight: Royce Gracie vs. Gerard Gordeau
The first UFC event was held on November 12, 1993, at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The main event was a bout between Royce Gracie and Gerard Gordeau.
Gracie entered the octagon with a jiu-jitsu belt around his waist and no knowledge of striking. He had trained extensively in grappling and had defeated all of his opponents up to that point with relative ease by using his jiu-jitsu techniques.
Gordeau was a Dutch Muay Thai fighter who had more experience in striking than Gracie. He was also The first UFC fight was an event that is still talked about today. Held on November 12, 1993, it was the first time that people could see a full range of martial arts styles collide in the octagon. The fight was between Royce Gracie and Gerard Gordeau.
Gracie was a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who had been training in the art since he was a child. Gordeau was a Dutch kickboxer who had won the 1990 K-1 Grand Prix. The fight was historic because Gracie had never competed in anything other than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches
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The rematch: Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie
The rematch between Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie is one of the most anticipated fights in MMA history. The two first fought at UFC 1, where Gracie won by submission in just under two minutes. Their rematch at UFC 5 was even shorter, with Gracie winning again by submission in just 36 seconds.
While Shamrock has had a successful career in MMA, he has never been able to beat Gracie. Shamrock is a wrestler, while Gracie is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert. This gives Gracie a significant advantage in the rematch.
Despite their age (GracThe rematch between Ken Shamrock and Royce Gracie was one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history. The first time these two fought, Royce Gracie won in just minutes. This time, however, Ken Shamrock was prepared.
The fight went back and forth for more than 30 minutes, with both fighters getting in some good shots. In the end, it was Ken Shamrock who emerged victorious, becoming the first ever UFC heavyweight champion.
The first fight between Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell
The first fight between Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell is one of the most memorable in UFC history. It was back in 2003, and at that time, Ortiz was the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He was undefeated in the UFC, and many people considered him to be one of the best fighters in the world.
Liddell was a challenger for the title. He was a former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces and had a lot of hype behind him. The fight was scheduled for three rounds, but it only took Liddell fifteen seconds to knock Ortiz out.The first fight between Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell is considered one of the most important in UFC history. It was the first time that the light heavyweight championship was on the line. The match up was so important that it was broadcasted live on Fox.
Both fighters were incredibly popular at the time. Ortiz was the UFC light heavyweight champion, and Liddell was the former UFC light heavyweight champion. They had both also won The Ultimate Fighter show.
The fight was incredibly close, with Ortiz winning by split decision. It was a back-and-forth battle that left the crowd wanting.
The rematch: Tito Ortiz vs. Chuck Liddell
It’s been a decade since the first fight between Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell. The rematch is scheduled for November 24, 2018, at the Forum in Inglewood, California.
The first fight was in 2006 and it was one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history. Ortiz was the Light Heavyweight Champion at the time and Liddell was the #1 contender. The fight went all five rounds, with Ortiz winning by unanimous decision.
There’s a lot of bad blood between these two fighters. In an interview with ESPN, Ortiz said: “After years of retirement, two of the biggest names in the history of UFC will be stepping back into the octagon to finish what they started. Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell were once fierce rivals, but their last match in 2006 was stopped in the first round due to a knockout by Ortiz.
This time, the stakes are even higher. The rematch is set for November 24th, and the two fighters have been training harder than ever. Ortiz is currently the underdog, but he's been quoted as saying "I'm not done yet."
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