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World Service,11 Nov 2017,9 mins

The First Ultimate Fighting Championship

Sporting Witness

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In November 1993, eight fighters from a range of martial arts disciplines took part in the first ever “Ultimate Fighting Championship” in Denver, Colorado. The controversial and often bloody event was a huge success and marked the beginning of one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Ashley Byrne talks to the promoter, Art Davie. PHOTO: Action from the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993 (Getty Images Sport)

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