In this 6-part series, UFC creator Art Davie speaks to BloodyElbow.com about various topics on the early days of the UFC, including the origins of the promotion, Rickson Gracie, Chuck Norris, and many others.
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Art Davie speaks to Bloody Elbow about various topics on the early days of the UFC
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over 8 years ago | August 7, 2014 6:00 am
Art Davie on Steroids in Old School UFC & Fighter's Unions
The original creator of the UFC explains what his company did to deal with steroids & drug testing in the early UFC events, plus his thoughts on if a fighter's union could ever be a reality.
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over 8 years ago | August 6, 2014 6:00 am
Art Davie on the worst fight in UFC history - Severn VS Shamrock 2 + WMMA & Dana White
Davie explains the infamous Severn VS Shamrock 2 fight, and how Olympic gold-medalist Mark Schultz, fought at the same event and why he never fought again. Plus, his thoughts on Women's MMA and if Dana White is good for the UFC or not.
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over 8 years ago | August 4, 2014 6:00 am
Art Davie on "Tank Abbott" brawls & John Wayne Bobbitt in the UFC
Art Davie talks about the time that "Tank" Abbott beat up Pat Smith outside of the cage and John Wayne Bobbitt almost signed with the UFC, all in the same day! Plus, Joe Son starts trouble at UFC 3!
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over 8 years ago | July 30, 2014 6:00 am
Art Davie tells the whole story about Art Jimmerson at UFC 1
What else did Art Jimmerson do before UFC 1 that made him wearing one glove at the fight even more bizarre? Plus, Davie's thoughts on how fast the sport evolved and whether or not that was a problem!
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over 8 years ago | July 29, 2014 6:00 am
Art Davie on how Chuck Norris almost worked for the UFC
UFC creator Art Davie reminisces about what big name fighters he tried to go after for UFC 1, which commentators were ready to get into the octagon, and how Chuck Norris almost became a commentator for the UFC
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over 8 years ago | July 28, 2014 6:00 am
Art Davie explains why Rickson Gracie never fought in the UFC
UFC creator Art Davie discusses the origins of the UFC, why Rickson Gracie never fought in the UFC and why the Gracies ended their relationship with the company after UFC 5
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