''UFC: The Ultimate Ultimate'' (also known as ''Ultimate Ultimate 1995'' or ''UFC 7.5'') was an event held by the

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on December 16, 1995, at the

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. The event was seen live on pay per view in the

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, and later released on

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History

''Ultimate Ultimate 1995'' featured an eight-man

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with the winner receiving $150,000. The event also featured two alternate fights, which were not shown on the live pay-per-view broadcast. The tournament had no weight classes, or weight limits. Each match had no rounds, but a 15-minute time limit was imposed for the quarterfinal and an 18-minute time limit for semi-final round matches in the tournament. The finals of the tournament had a 27-minute time limit and, if necessary, a three-minute overtime. ''Ultimate Ultimate 1995'' was also the first

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event to feature judges, who would score the bouts in the event of a draw. The

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for the night was 'Big' John McCarthy.

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won the tournament by defeating

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. Six of the nine fights ended by submission. The other three ended by Unanimous Decision (The Semi-finals and The Finals).

Results

''Ultimate Ultimate 1995'' bracket

External links

UU 95 results at Sherdog.com

Official UFC website
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History

Results

''Ultimate Ultimate 1995'' bracket

See also

External links