Rare & backstage pics from the first UFC - The story of how it happened (LONG)

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The first set-up of the Octagon in 1993.

 

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This was the alternate bout at UFC 1.It was between Jason Delucia and Trent Jenkins.Nobody dropped out of the tournament so Jason was offered a spot in UFC 2.

Jason DeLucia vs. Trent Jenkins

Jason DeLucia vs. Trent Jenkins

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This is a picture art jimmerson showed me of his ufc1 stuff.



@Wild did you ever call him?

 

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Art Jimmerson was a member of the Quick Tap Club.He took the $20,000 and used it for a down payment on a home.I think he worked for Pepsi at the time.

 

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Here you go if you have not seen it or just want to look back.


View: https://youtu.be/sXm16YmM0BQ?t=4925