Ultimate Ultimate 1995
| Company type | Sports event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | December 16, 1995 in Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Headquarters | Denver , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts tournament |
| Website | www |
UFC: The Ultimate Ultimate—also referred to as Ultimate Ultimate 1995 or UFC 7.5—was organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 16, 1995, at Mammoth Gardens located in Denver, Colorado. This event was transmitted live via pay-per-view across the United States and subsequently made available on home video.
History
The Ultimate Ultimate 1995 event showcased an eight-competitor tournament competing for a $150,000 reward. Additionally, two alternate bouts took place but were excluded from the live broadcast.
There were no weight divisions or restrictions during the tournament. Matches were conducted without rounds but featured time constraints: quarterfinals lasted 15 minutes, semifinals extended to 18 minutes, and the final match had a 27-minute limit, each allowing for an optional three-minute overtime period.
This occasion marked the inaugural implementation of judges by the UFC to determine outcomes in the event of a tie. The officiating responsibilities were managed by referee 'Big' John McCarthy.
Dan Severn emerged as the tournament champion after overcoming Oleg Taktarov in the final round. Of the nine total bouts, six concluded via submission, while three—occurring during the semifinals and final—were decided by unanimous judges’ decision.
Encyclopedia awards
The October 2011 publication UFC Encyclopedia honored notable competitors:[1]
- Fight of the Night: Dan Severn vs. Paul Varelans
- Submission of the Night: Oleg Taktarov (victory over Dave Beneteau)
See also
External links
- ↑ Gerbasi, Thomas. UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, DK, 2011, p. 155.