UFC 7
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
|---|---|
| Founded | November 12, 1993 |
| Founder | Art Davie, Rorion Gracie |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
Key people | Dana White (president) |
| Products | Mixed martial arts events |
| Website | www |
UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 8, 1995. It took place at the Memorial Auditorium located in Buffalo, New York, United States. The event was aired live via pay-per-view across the US and was subsequently made available on home video.
History
The lineup for UFC 7 included an eight-fighter tournament, alongside a UFC Superfight Championship bout featuring the defending champion Ken Shamrock against the winner of the UFC 6 tournament, Oleg Taktarov. Additionally, there were three alternate matches that were not part of the live pay-per-view broadcast.[1][2] The tournament operated without any weight divisions or restrictions. Matches did not have rounds but were limited to a 20-minute duration for both quarterfinal and semifinal contests. The final match and the Superfight were set with a 30-minute limit, including an option for a five-minute overtime period.[3]
Refereeing responsibilities were overseen by 'Big' John McCarthy, while guest ring announcer duties were performed by Michael Buffer. Preliminary fights were officiated by Taimak.[4]
Marco Ruas emerged victorious in the tournament after defeating Paul Varelans.[5]
This event marked the UFC's inaugural appearance in New York state. However, soon after UFC 7, mixed martial arts faced a ban in New York, which prohibited both UFC and other organizations from holding events there for twenty years. Following prolonged advocacy efforts, legislation was enacted that legalized MMA once again, enabling the UFC to return with UFC 205 in New York City and subsequently UFC 210 in Buffalo during April 2017.[6]
Results
Encyclopedia awards
The October 2011 publication UFC Encyclopedia honored these fighters:
- Fight of the Night: Marco Ruas vs. Paul Varelans
- Submission of the Night: Marco Ruas def. Larry Cureton
See also
External links
References
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- ↑ Greg Wapling – UFC 7 Event Summary
- ↑ Greg Wapling – UFC 7 Event Summary
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