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S2, E2: NO RULES: THE BIRTH OF UFC

Nov 21, 2017
Explore the birth and chaotic beginnings of the UFC in 1993, including the process of finding and recruiting fighters, designing the octagon and establishing rules, and the bold move that saved the UFC. The debut fight between Zane Frazier and Kevin Rosier is also discussed, highlighting the challenges faced by the fighters.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
A Car Dealer's Obsession
01:44 • 2min
3
Finding and Recruiting Fighters
03:22 • 13min
4
The Selection of Hoys and the Challenges of Setting up the Tournament
16:23 • 3min
5
Designing the Octagon and Establishing Rules
19:20 • 5min
6
The Bold Move That Saved the UFC
23:51 • 9min
7
First UFC Fight: Zane Frazier vs Kevin Rosier
32:30 • 21min