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UFC 3: The American Dream September 9, 1994 Attendance: 474 in North Carolina (Gate: $27,018) Critical Rating: 72% | Commercial Rating: 54% Broadcast Team: Bruce Beck, Jeff Blatnick Charlotte, North Carolina - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) crowned a new champion last night as the highly anticipated event, UFC 3: The American Dream, took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. The one-night tournament saw eight of the world's top mixed martial artists battle it out to determine who would be crowned the Ultimate Fighting Champion. The preliminary fight saw Scott Bessac defeat Thomas Puckett via submission (arm triangle) in 5:34 of round 1. This was a good fight, setting the tone for what would be an exciting night of mixed martial arts. The main card kicked off with the 8-man tournament, starting with the opening round. Ken Shamrock defeated Remco Pardoel via submission (rear naked choke) in 5:26 of round 1, while Patrick Smith defeated Zane Frazier via TKO (strikes) in 2:48 of round 1. Sean Daugherty defeated Orlando Weit via submission (rear naked choke) in 10:33 of round 1, earning Fight of the Night honors. Finally, defending champion Royce Gracie defeated Minoki Ichihara via submission (D'Arce choke) in 0:49 of round 1, setting a new UFC record for the quickest submission in the organization's history and winning Submission of the Night. In the semi-finals, Shamrock defeated Smith via TKO (strikes) in 1:22 of round 1, earning Knock Out of the Night honors. Meanwhile, Gracie defeated Daugherty via submission (armbar) in 1:22 of round 1. The final saw Gracie take on Shamrock, and Gracie emerged victorious, defeating Shamrock via unanimous decision in 60:00 of round 1. With this victory, Royce Gracie became the Ultimate Fighting Champion for the third time in a row, solidifying his position as the greatest mixed martial artist in the world. Congratulations to Gracie on his impressive victory, and here's to another exciting year for the UFC! Quick Results: Preliminary Fight Scott Bessac def Thomas Puckett via Submission (Arm Triangle) Round 1, 5:34. Good Opening Round Ken Shamrock def Remco Pardoel via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1, 5:26. Good Patrick Smith def Zane Frazier via TKO (Strikes) Round 1, 2:48. Great Sean Daughetry def Orlando Weit via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1, 10:33. Great (Fight of the Night) Royce Gracie def Minoki Ichihara via Submission (D'Arce Choke) Round 1, 0:49. Good (Submission of the Night) Semi-Finals Ken Shamrock def Patrick Smith via TKO (Strikes) Round 1, 1:22. Good (This won Knock Out of the Night) Royce Gracie def Sean Daugherty via Submission (Armbar) Rd 1, 1:22. Good Finals Royce Gracie def Ken Shamrock via Unanimous Decision Round 1, 60:00. Good

Charlotte, North Carolina - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is proud to announce its highly anticipated third event, UFC 3: The American Dream, taking place on September 9, 1994, in Charlotte, North Carolina. This exciting event will bring together eight of the world's top mixed martial artists to determine the new Ultimate Fighting Champion. Defending champion, Royce Gracie, will return to the octagon to defend his title as the two-time Ultimate Fighting Champion. Gracie, who won the tournaments at UFC 1 and 2, is considered by many to be the best mixed martial artist in the world. Gracie will face Minochi Ichihara in what promises to be a highly anticipated bout. In addition to Gracie vs Ichihara, the card is stacked with several other highly anticipated matchups. Sean Daugherty will face Orlando Weit, 'Nasty' Zane Frazier will face Patrick Smith, and 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock will face Remco 'Grizzly' Pardoel. Before the main card, there will be a preliminary fight between Scott Bessac and Thomas Puckett, both with 0-0 records. The broadcast team for UFC 3: The American Dream will feature Bruce Beck and Jeff Blatnick, who will bring fans all the action and excitement from the octagon. With eight of the world's top mixed martial artists ready to throw down in the octagon, UFC 3: The American Dream is shaping up to be an unforgettable event. So mark your calendars and get ready for an action-packed night of mixed martial arts. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back, and the stakes have never been higher. Preliminary Fight: Scott Bessac (0-0) vs Thomas Puckett (0-0) Main Card: Royce Gracie (6-0) vs Minochi Ichihara (0-0) Sean Daugherty (1-0) vs Orlando Weit (1-0) 'Nasty' Zane Frazier (3-1) vs Patrick Smith (2-2) 'The Worlds Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock (2-2) vs Remco 'Grizzly' Pardoel (1-0)

UFC 2: No Way Out November 11h, 1994 -- Denver Colorado Attendance: 402 in Colorado (Gate $31,959) Critical Rating: 76% | Commercial Rating: 43% Broadcast Team: Bill 'Superfoot Wallace', Jim Brown, Kathy Long *A week before the event, Minoki Ichihara pulled out of his fight vs Royce Gracie due to a facial injury. He was replaced by 'The American Ninja' Scott Norris (Ninjitsu) Denver, Colorado - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) crowned a new champion last night as the highly anticipated event, UFC 2: No Way Out, took place in Denver, Colorado. The one-night tournament saw eight of the world's top mixed martial artists battle it out to determine who would be crowned the Ultimate Fighting Champion. The preliminary card saw Sean Daugherty defeat Scott Baker via submission (rear naked choke) in 11:08 of round 1. This was a great fight, and many fans were pleasantly surprised by Daugherty's performance. The hope is that we will see Daugherty fight in the UFC in the future. The main card kicked off with the opening round of the tournament, which saw defending champion, Royce Gracie, defeat Scott Morris via submission (Kimura) in 3:08 of round 1. Jason Delucia defeated Robert Lucarelli via knock out (punch) in 1:04 of round 1, earning Delucia the Knock Out of the Night honors. Patrick Smith defeated Art Jimmerson via knock out (punch) in 25:09 of round 1, and after the fight, Jimmerson announced his retirement from professional fighting. Finally, Ken Shamrock defeated Frank Hamaker via submission (guillotine) in 1:28 of round 1. In the semi-finals, Gracie defeated Delucia via submission (rear naked choke) in 4:56 of round 1, and Smith defeated Shamrock via unanimous decision in 60:00 of round 1. The final saw Gracie take on Smith, and Gracie emerged victorious, defeating Smith via submission (rear naked choke) in 4:08 of round 1. This fight was awarded Fight of the Night and was an excellent performance by both fighters. With this victory, Royce Gracie became the Ultimate Fighting Champion for the second time in a row, solidifying his position as the best mixed martial artist in the world. Congratulations to Gracie on his impressive victory, and here's to another exciting year for the UFC! Quick Results Prelims Sean Daughtery def Scott Baker via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1, 11:08. Great Main Card Royce Gracie def Scott Morris via Submission (Kimura) Round 1, 3:08. Great Jason Delucia def Robert Lucarelli via Knock Out (Punch) Round 1, 1:04. Good (Knock Out of the Night) Patrick Smith def Art Jimmerson via Knock Out (Punch) Round 1, 25:09. Great(After the fight, Art Jimmerson announced his retirement from professional fighting.) Ken Shamrock def Frank Hamaker via Submission (Guillotine) 1:28. Good Semi-Finals Royce Gracie def Jason Delucia via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1, 4:56. Good Patrick Smith def Ken Shamrock via Unanimous Decision Round 1, 60:00. Good Finals Royce Gracie def Patrick Smith via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1, 4:08. Great (Fight of the Night)

Thank you for the prediction! Better yet, thank you for the mod! Now that I have been given access to posting pictures I'm going to put some more effort into these posts (they are actually "news articles" generated from ChatGPT). I'll make sure to give you and the rest of the mod makers a proper shout in the OP. Yes, Royce is unstoppable just like his real life counterpart. I actually went back and rewatched some of the fights from these first events very recently. It's insane how effortlessly he was able to take out some of these guys. I am predicting much of the same at UFC 2.

DENVER, CO - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is proud to announce its highly anticipated second event, UFC 2: No Way Out, taking place on March 11, 1994, in Denver, Colorado. This exciting event will bring together some of the best mixed martial artists from around the world to compete in an 8 man tournament to determine the new Ultimate Fighting Champion. To kick off the evening we will see Royce Gracie returning to the octagon to defend his title as the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, won the tournament at the highly acclaimed UFC 1: The Beginning, which was recently awarded Show of the Year for 1993. Gracie will be facing off against Minochi Ichihara, a Karate expert, in what promises to be an unforgettable bout. In addition to Gracie vs Ichihara, the card is stacked with several other highly anticipated matchups. Robert Lucarelli, known for his brawling style, will face off against Jason Delucia, a Kung Fu expert. Meanwhile, Patrick Smith, a Tae Kwon Do specialist, will face Art Jimmerson, a seasoned boxer. Finally, Ken Shamrock, a Shoot Fighting expert, will face Frank Hamaker, a Sambo practitioner. With eight of the world's top mixed martial artists ready to throw down in the octagon, UFC 2: No Way Out is shaping up to be an unforgettable event. So mark your calendars and get ready for an action-packed night of mixed martial arts. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back, and the stakes have never been higher. Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) vs Minochi Ichihara (Karate) Robert Lucarelli (Brawling) vs Jason Delucia (Kung Fu) Patrick Smith (Tae Kwon Do) vs Art Jimmerson (Boxing) Ken Shamrock (Shoot Fighting) vs Frank Hamaker (Sambo)

1993 End of the Year Awards New York, NY - The mixed martial arts community has come together to recognize and honor the top fighters and events of 1993. The MMA End of the Year Awards ceremony was held last night, and the winners were announced to a packed crowd of fans, fighters, and industry professionals. The award for Fighter of the Year went to Hiroyuki Kanno, the current Shooto Welterweight Champion. Kanno had an impressive year, consistently dominating his opponents and adding to his already impressive record. Fight of the Year and Knock Out of the Year both went to Zane Frazier for his knockout victory over Gerard Gordeau at UFC 1: The Beginning. Frazier's explosive performance in the octagon earned him well-deserved recognition and solidified his place as one of the top fighters in the world. Show of the Year was awarded to UFC 1: The Beginning, the first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship event. The historic night saw eight of the world's top fighters from different martial arts backgrounds compete in a one-night tournament to determine the Ultimate Fighting Champion. The event was a huge success and set the stage for the future of mixed martial arts. Submission of the Year was awarded to Royce Gracie for his submission victory over Art Jimmerson by kneebar at UFC 1: The Beginning. Gracie's impressive display of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills earned him recognition as one of the top submissions artists in the world. The Main Event of the Year award went to Mamoru Okochi vs Tadashi Yokoyama at Pancrase 2. Mamoru Okochi won via submission victory over Tadashi Yokoyama by rear naked choke. Okochi's dominant performance in the main event earned him recognition as one of the top fighters in the world and solidified his place in MMA history. The MMA End of the Year Awards ceremony was a huge success, and the winners will be remembered as some of the top fighters and events of 1993. Congratulations to all of the winners, and here's to a great year for mixed martial arts in 1994!

UFC 1: The Beginning November 17th, 1993 -- Denver Colorado Attendance: 300 in Colorado (Gate $24,327) Critical Rating: 72% | Commercial Rating: 29% Broadcast Team: Bill 'Superfoot Wallace', Jim Brown, Kathy Long Denver, Colorado - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has crowned its first champion after a night of intense and thrilling martial arts action. The event, UFC 1: The Beginning, was a one-night tournament featuring eight of the world's top fighters from different martial arts backgrounds. The winner of the tournament would be crowned the Ultimate Fighting Champion and receive recognition as the best fighter in the world. In the opening round, Ken Shamrock defeated Patrick Smith via submission (kneebar) in 6:41 of round 1, while Royce Gracie defeated Art Jimmerson via submission (kneebar) in 2:03 of round 1. Gracie's submission earned him the submission of the night honors. Zane Frazier defeated Kevin Rosier via unanimous decision in 60:00 of round 1 and Gerard Gordeau defeated Teila Tuli via submission (rear naked choke) in 4:36 of round 1. In the semi-finals, Gracie defeated Shamrock via unanimous decision in 60:00 of round 1, while Frazier defeated Gordeau via knock out (punch) in 46:19 of round 1. Frazier's knockout earned him the fight of the night honors and was considered by many as a potential fight of the year candidate. In the final, Gracie defeated Frazier via submission (arm triangle) in 4:31 of round 1, making Gracie the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Gracie's win solidified his position as one of the top fighters in the UFC and cemented his legacy as a martial arts legend. The first UFC event was a historic night for the world of martial arts and combat sports, and fans are already looking forward to the next tournament to see who will emerge as the next Ultimate Fighting Champion. Congratulations to Royce Gracie for his impressive victory and for making history as the first UFC champion. Quick Results: Ken Shamrock def Patrick Smith via Submission (Kneebar) Round 1, 6:41 Average Royce Gracie def Art Jimmerson via Submission (Kneebar) Round 1, 2:03. Great (SOTN) Zane Frazier def Kevin Rosier via Unanimous Decision Round 1, 60:00. Good Gerard Gordeau beat Teila Tuli via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Round 1, 4:36. Good Royce Gracie def Ken Shamrock via Unanimous Decision Round 1, 60:00. Good Zane Frazier def Gerard Gordeau via Knock Out (Punch) Round 1, 46:19. Fantastic (FOTN) Royce Gracie def Zane Frazier via Submission (Arm Triangle) Round 1, 4:31. Good

8/15/1993 - Denver, Colorado - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced the matchups for its first event, UFC 1: The Beginning, set to take place later this year. The one-night tournament will feature eight fighters from different martial arts backgrounds, battling it out to determine who is the ultimate fighting champion. The first fight of the night will see Gerard Gordeau, a Savate fighter, taking on Teila Tuli, a Sumo wrestler. This will be an interesting match-up, as the striking skills of Gordeau will be pitted against the grappling abilities of Tuli. Next up, we have a kickboxing showdown between Kevin Rosier and Zane Frazier. Rosier is a veteran of the kickboxing circuit, known for his powerful strikes and knockout ability, while Frazier is a Kenpo practitioner with a background in traditional martial arts. The third fight of the night will see Royce Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert, taking on Art Jimmerson, a boxer. This will be a classic striker vs. grappler match, with Gracie looking to take the fight to the ground and Jimmerson looking to keep it standing. Finally, in the last fight of the preliminary rounds for the evening, we have Ken Shamrock, a shootfighting specialist, taking on Patrick Smith, a Taekwondo black belt. Both fighters are known for their explosive striking and submissions, making this a highly anticipated match-up. The winner of the tournament will be crowned the Ultimate Fighting Champion, and will receive a cash prize and recognition as the best fighter in the world. The UFC is expected to draw a large crowd, as fans from around the world gather to see which fighter will emerge as the victor. The first UFC event promises to be a historic night for the world of martial arts and combat sports. Don't miss your chance to witness the beginning of a new era in fighting! Gerard Gordeau vs Teila Tuli Kevin Rosier vs Zane Frazier Royce Gracie vs Art Jimmerson Ken Shamrock vs Patrick Smith

Can i please be added to this as well? @Arlie Rahn

6/17/1993 - Denver, Colorado - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made its debut today, as a group of martial arts enthusiasts and promoters gathered to announce the creation of a new type of competition. The UFC will feature a tournament-style format that will pit fighters of different styles against one another in a no-holds-barred, full-contact fight. According to the promoters, the goal of the UFC is to determine which style of martial arts is the most effective in real-world combat situations. Fighters of different backgrounds, including karate, boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, will compete in a series of bouts, with the winner being crowned the Ultimate Fighting Champion. The first event is set to take place later this year, and organizers are confident that it will be a huge success. The UFC has already received support from some of the biggest names in the martial arts community, and many experts believe that it has the potential to revolutionize the way that people think about combat sports. Fans of martial arts and combat sports are eagerly anticipating the first event, and many believe that the UFC will change the face of the industry forever. Whether you're a fan of karate, boxing, wrestling, or any other style of martial arts, the UFC promises to be an exciting and unforgettable experience. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is set to be a must-see event for anyone interested in martial arts or combat sports. Stay tuned for more updates and details as they become available! *This is a dynasty that will follow the history of the UFC from it's inception in 1993 - current day. Some of the beginning events will mirror their real life counterpart until we establish some sort of pecking order, then I will start to book shows as I see fit. I want to give a shoutout to Feltzz, xUncleJJ, Tag01, OldschoolMMA, Lucien Sanchez MK2, etc. for all of the effort put into this mod. Also, shoutout the WMMA discord. If you're a fan of this game I recommend you check it out. Please feel free to predict / comment as we go along. Enjoy!*