Royce Gracie vs. Gerard Gordeau

Main Event | Tournament Championship
Completed MMA Bout Nov 12, 1993
W
Gracie defeats Gordeau
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 1:44 Round 1 of 1
vs.
Submission 1:44 R1
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Fighter Comparison

2-0-0

Climbed to 3-0
Pro
Record
2-0-0

Fell to 2-1

Brazil
Nation

Netherlands
Torrance
California
Fights out of
The Hague
South Holland
26
+11 mos
Age at Fight 38
+7 mos, 1 week, 6 days
180.0 lbs
(81.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
216.0 lbs
(98.0 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'5"
(196cm)
Gracie Humaita Gym Kamakura

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 1

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 1: The Beginning
  • Date: Friday 11.12.1993
  • Referee: Helio Vigio
  • Venue: McNichols Sports Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight:
  • TV Commentary: Bill Wallace, Jim Brown, Kathy Long
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Brian Kilmeade
  • Gracie Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Gordeau Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
  • Tournament: UFC 1
  • Tournament Round: Finals
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