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The UFC match that opened up the history for MMA tournament
The timeline of November 12 marked the memories of many MMA fans when they witnessed the historical births.
23 years ago, the UFC 1 event was officially launched to the audience with 7 matches between boxers from all sects to find the strongest. Here, the Gracie Martial Arts clan initiated a MMA tournament.
UFC 1 also saw for the first time – the concept of Mixed Martial Arts was born when television critic Howard Rosenberg named this new multi-discipline format. After 7 matches, Royce Gracie – the most famous heir of the Gracie clan took the throne with effective Jutsu skills.
The Brazilian martial artist’s victory proves two things: the tightening skills of the Brazilian Jutsu are essential to becoming a perfect fighter, and the MMA ring is the most comprehensive place to find martial artists. The best in the world.
UFC 1 has witnessed the historic birth of MMA
So far, the UFC’s role has made MMA the most attractive sport in the world, producing superstars who have made a mark on the history of martial arts. And by accident, UFC number one star, Conor McGregor, 23 years later, on the same day the tournament opened in the past, continued to write the company’s new history.
However, unlike the man who failed to write history, Conor McGregor created a shock when he easily overcame the light defending champion Eddie Alvarez after just two games, becoming the champion. The enemy has the first 2 consecutive weight classes in the tournament.
Conor McGregor won 2 weight classes at the same time
At this time, the puncher with the nickname The Notorious officially surpassed the contemporaries, becoming the number 1 star of the tournament. This is also the premise that makes Conor favored by the UFC, creating the opportunity to challenge Floyd Mayweather a year later.
Since Conor McGregor’s achievements, the 2-weight Superfight movement has also taken place continuously, witnessing three new kings, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Henry Cejudo.
In addition to the two milestones in 1993 and 2011, in 2011, UFC officially signed a contract with FOX Sports channel, bringing its matches to television worldwide, opening an era of explosive love. billions of dollars of the most attractive tournament on the planet.