UFC 1: The Beginning 30 years old

There Are No Rules!

UFC 1: The Beginning

UFC 1 used an eight-man tournament format, with the winner receiving $50,000. The tournament featured fights with no weight classes or judges. The two rules, no biting or eye gouging, were to be enforced only by a $1,500 fine. The match only ended by submission, knockout, or the fighter's corner throwing in the towel. Gloves were allowed, as Art Jimmerson showed in his Quarterfinal bout against Royce Gracie, which he fought with one boxing glove. Fights consisted of unlimited 5 minute rounds until a winner was decided.

Credits

UFC 1: The Beginning Cast

Name Character
Ken Shamrock He was 29, now 60 years old as Himself
Taylor Wily He was 24, now 54 years old as Himself
Royce Gracie He was 26, now 57 years old as Himself
Gerard Gordeau He was 37, now 67 years old as Himself
Zane Frazier He was 27, now 57 years old as Himself
Kevin Rosier He was 31, 53 years old when he died as Himself
Art Jimmerson He was 30, now 60 years old as Himself
Patrick Smith He was 30, 55 years old when he died as Himself

UFC 1: The Beginning Crew

Name Department
UFC 1: The Beginning poster
UFC 1: The Beginning (30 years)

There Are No Rules!

  • Release day: Friday, November 12, 1993
  • Runtime: 88 minutes