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UFC 1 - The Beginning

Nov 12, 1993 United States McNichols Arena, Denver, Colorado, United States

Royce Gracie

15-2-3 (Win-Loss-Draw) win
MAIN EVENT TITLE FIGHT vs

Gerard Gordeau

2-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) loss
Match
8
Method
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Referee
Helio Vigio
Round
1
Time
1:44
Match Fighters Method/Referee R Time
7 vs
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Joao Alberto Barreto
1 0:52
6 vs
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Helio Vigio
1 0:57
5 vs
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
Joao Alberto Barreto
1 0:59
4 vs
Submission (Heel Hook)
Helio Vigio
1 1:49
3 vs
Submission (Smother Choke)
Joao Alberto Barreto
1 2:18
2 vs
TKO (Punches)
Helio Vigio
1 4:20
1 vs
Teila Tuli

loss
TKO (Head Kick)
Joao Alberto Barreto
1 0:26
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