UFC 50
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | October 22, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts competition |
UFC 50: The War of '04 was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 22, 2004, held at the Trump Plaza located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was broadcast live via pay-per-view across the United States and subsequently made available on DVD.
History
The headline bout featured Tito Ortiz facing off against Patrick Côté, who stepped in as a replacement for Guy Mezger after Mezger experienced stroke-like symptoms and withdrew. Originally scheduled for the undercard, Côté was elevated to main event status.
This event also showcased an instructional "On The Mat" segment demonstrating the Kimura. A significant highlight was the debut announcement of the reality television series The Ultimate Fighter by UFC president Dana White, which premiered the following January.
Encyclopedia awards
The UFC Encyclopedia, published in October 2011, honored standout fighters for their achievements:
- Fight of the Night: Frank Trigg vs. Renato Verissimo
- Knockout of the Night: Travis Lutter
- Submission of the Night: Matt Hughes