UFC 10

UFC 10: The Tournament was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on July 12, 1996, at the Fairgrounds Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. The event was seen live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on home video. A fictional UFC 10, staged at the Grand Olympic Auditorium, is featured during one scene in the film Virtuosity, including an appearance from fighter Ken Shamrock.

UFC 10: The Tournament
The poster for UFC 10: The Tournament.
Information
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateJuly 12, 1996
VenueFairgrounds Arena
CityBirmingham, Alabama
Attendance4,300
Buyrate96,000
Event chronology
UFC 9: Motor City Madness UFC 10: The Tournament UFC 11: The Proving Ground

History

UFC 10 marked the UFC's return to the tournament format (which was removed in favor of single bouts at UFC 9). The card featured an eight man tournament, as well as two alternate bouts in case of an injury, and to fill time for the pay-per-view broadcast.

UFC was originally supposed to air this event from the Providence Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

UFC 10 featured the first appearance of Mark Coleman, who beat fan favorite Don Frye to win the tournament. It was also the first time that Bruce Buffer announced the fights inside the Octagon, replacing Rich Goins. (Bruce's brother Michael Buffer had announced at UFC 6 and UFC 7.[1]) However, Rich Goins came back for UFC 8 and UFC 11.

Results
Finals
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
N/A Mark Coleman def. Don Frye TKO (punches) 11:34
Semifinals
N/A Don Frye def. Brian Johnston Submission (elbow) 4:37
N/A Mark Coleman def. Gary Goodridge Submission (exhaustion) 7:00
Quarterfinals
N/A Don Frye def. Mark Hall TKO (punches) 10:21
N/A Brian Johnston def. Scott Fiedler Submission (punches) 2:25
N/A Mark Coleman def. Moti Horenstein Submission (punches) 2:43
N/A Gary Goodridge def. John Campetella KO (punches) 1:28
Alternate bouts
N/A Geza Kalman def. Dieuseul Berto TKO (punches) 5:57
N/A Sam Adkins def. Felix Mitchell Unanimous decision

    UFC 10 bracket
    Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
             
    Don Frye TKO
    Mark Hall 10:21
    Don Frye SUB
    Brian Johnston 4:37
    Brian Johnston TKO
    Scott Fiedler 2:25
    Don Frye 11:34
    Mark Coleman TKO
    Mark Coleman SUB
    Moti Horenstein 2:43
    Mark Coleman SUB
    Gary Goodridge 7:00
    Gary Goodridge KO
    John Campetella 1:28

    See also

    References
    1. McEwen, Matt (May 14, 2007). "The History of the UFC: UFC 7 - The Brawl in Buffalo". MMA Universe.
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