Don Frye returned to the UFC Octagon saturday night for UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 to face David Abbott. The event took place on Saturday, December 7, 1996, at the Fair Park Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. Ultimate Ultimate 1996 featured 10 bouts, some were more surprising to watch than others.
UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 was headlined by a battle between Don Frye and David Abbott, with David Abbott vs. Steve Nelmark serving as the night’s co-main event. Elsewhere on the card, Kimo Leopoldo went to war against Paul Varelans. Let’s find out who won at the UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996. View the full results for ‘Ultimate Ultimate 1996’-led fight card below.
Event |
UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996: Ultimate Ultimate 1996
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Date |
December 7, 1996 |
Venue |
Fair Park Arena
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Location |
Birmingham, Alabama |
Main Event |
Don Frye vs. David Abbott |
Co-Main Event |
David Abbott vs. Steve Nelmark |
Event Type |
PPV |
UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 was live 10,000 days days ago and was the 13th event in UFC history, including pay-per-views, UFC Fight Nights, and The Ultimate Fighter season finales.
Who won at UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996
Below is the 10-fight order and UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 results. Here are the real winners and losers from Saturday‘s event:
- Don Frye defeated David Abbott via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) (Round 1 / 1:22)
- David Abbott defeated Steve Nelmark by KO (Punch) (Round 1 / 1:03)
- Don Frye defeated Mark Hall by Submission (Achilles Lock) (Round 1 / 0:20)
- Ken Shamrock defeated Brian Johnston by Submission (Forearm Choke) (Round 1 / 5:48)
- Kimo Leopoldo defeated Paul Varelans by TKO (Corner Stoppage) (Round 1 / 9:08)
- David Abbott defeated Cal Worsham by TKO (Submission to Punches) (Round 1 / 2:51)
- Don Frye defeated Gary Goodridge by Submission (Fatigue) (Round / 1:19)
- Tai Bowden defeated Jack Nilson by Submission (Headbutts) (Round 1 / 4:46)
- Steve Nelmark defeated Marcus Bossett by Submission (Choke) (Round 1 / 1:37)
- Mark Hall defeated Felix Mitchell by TKO (Punches) (Round 1 / 1:45)
UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Results
The results are listed in ascending order, starting from the first fight ending with the night’s main event.
Mark Hall vs. Felix Mitchell
The UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 kicked off with Mark Hall taking on Felix Mitchell. Mark Hall defeated Felix Mitchell in Round 1 at 1:45 by TKO (Punches).
Steve Nelmark vs. Marcus Bossett
The second fight at UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 was Marcus Bossett vs. Steve Nelmark. Steve Nelmark won in Round 1 at 1:37 by Submission (Choke).
Tai Bowden vs. Jack Nilson
The following bout was between Jack Nilson and Tai Bowden. Tai Bowden beat Jack Nilson by Submission (Headbutts) in Round 1 at 4:46.
Don Frye vs. Gary Goodridge
In the fourth bout, Don Frye defeated Gary Goodridge by Submission (Fatigue) at 1:19 of Round .
David Abbott vs. Cal Worsham
The fifth bout ended at 2:51 of Round 1 with David Abbott defeating Cal Worsham by TKO (Submission to Punches).
Kimo Leopoldo vs. Paul Varelans
In sixth fight of the night, Paul Varelans lost to Kimo Leopoldo at 9:08 of Round 1.
Ken Shamrock vs. Brian Johnston
Ken Shamrock got the better of Brian Johnston and won by Submission (Forearm Choke) in Round 1 at 5:48.
Don Frye vs. Mark Hall
The eight bout was between Mark Hall and Don Frye. Don Frye beat Mark Hall by Submission (Achilles Lock) at 0:20 of Round 1.
David Abbott vs. Steve Nelmark
In the co-main event David Abbott defeated Steve Nelmark via KO (Punch) at 1:03 of Round 1; John McCarthy was the third man in the cage.
Don Frye vs. David Abbott
In the main event, referee John McCarthy called an end to the bout at 1:22 of Round 1. Don Frye defeated David Abbott by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke).
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