| Kuyehaya vs. Nomi no Sukume
Makimuku Tamaki Palace
Nara Prefecture
Sakurai, Japan
July 7, 22 BCE
The Emperor’s court orders potential rivals Kuyehaya and Nomi no Sukume to wrestle before Emperor Suinin. As the match continued, Kuehaya is killed after being kicked in the ribs and groin.
This fight has been credited as one of the first sumo style type fights.
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1100 - Kamkura Period - Japan
Bujutsu Ryu (Martial Arts Schools)
Become Common throughout Japan
1291 - The Templar Siege - Acre, Isreal
1540 - Hojutsu - Firearm Fighting Arts are established
Muromachi Period - Japan
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| Butler vs. Butcher
London, England
Monday January 6, 1681
The first recorded Boxing match took place in Britain, when the 2nd Duke of Albemarle, Christopher Monck, arranged a Prize Fight between his butler and his butcher, in which the butler would win.
Details of the stipulations for this fight are not yet known.This documented account of the bare-knuckle fight in England appeared in 1681, in The Impartial Protestant Mercury newspaper.
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47 Ronin - Ako Incident
Kira Residence
Sumida, Tokyo - Japan
Tuesday, January 30, 1703 - (15-14-12)
47 Samurai used 2 years of training and planning to avenge the death of their daimyo Asano Naganori.
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The Satsuma Rebellion
Kyūshū, Japan
January 29, 1877 - September 24, 1877
Led by The Last Samurai Saigō Takamori -
The Satsuma Rebellion was a revolt by disenfranchised Samurai who did not agree with direction of government.
This was the last and the most serious of a series of armed uprisings against the new Imperial government.
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Jake Kilran vs. John L. Sullivan
Listed among the Greatest Fights of the pre-modern era, The Jake Kilrain vs. John L. Sullivan fight is considered to be the turning point in Boxing history because it was the last World Title Fight fought under the London Prize Ring Rules, and therefore the last Bare-knuckle Heavyweight Title Fight.
It was one of the first sporting events in the United States to receive national press coverage. For the first time, newspapers carried extensive pre-fight coverage, reporting on the fighters' training and speculating on where the bout would take place.
A report on Sullivan's training regimen was written by famed reporter Nellie Bly and published in the New York World. Sullivan trained for months in Belfast, New York under trainer William Muldoon. Kilrain trained with Mike Donovan in New York also.
On Monday July 8, 1889, an estimated 3000 spectators boarded special trains for the secret location, which turned out to be Richburg, a town just south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi for the Scheduled 80 Round World Championship Bout.
The fight began at 10:30, and as the fight carried on, spectators and reporters noted that it looked as if Sullivan was going to lose, especially after he vomited during the 44th round.
But as the fight continued into the later rounds, the Champion got his second wind. Not wanting to give up thinking that he could outlast Sullivan, Kilrain's manager finally threw in the towel after the 75th round (after about 2 hours 16 minutes at start of the 76th round) ending the fight and Sullivan successfully defending his Heavyweight Title.
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Le jiu-jitsu Pratique
By Charles Péchard
Paris City Police Chief
Published in 1906
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Defendu
By William Fairbairn
Lieutenant-Colonel - British Royal Marine
Published in 1926
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Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
By Carlos Gracie
Grand Master 10th Degree Red Belt
Published in 1948
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Helio Gracie vs. Yukio Kato
Thursday September 6, 1951
Maracana Stadium
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
They Fight to a 3 Round Draw
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| Helio Gracie vs. Yukio Kato 2
Saturday September 29, 1951
Pacaembu Gymnasium
São Paulo, Brazil
Heilo Gracie wins vis Front Collar Choke from the guard, putting Kato to sleep
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Masahiko Kimura vs. Helio Gracie
Tuesday October 23, 1951
Estadio Do Maracana
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
At 13 minutes of the fight, Kimura caught Helio in the shoulder lock that, today, bears Kimura's name. Helio wouldn't tap, and Carlos Gracie threw in the towel forfeiting the fight.
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| Milo Savage vs. Gene LeBell
Fair Grounds Coliseum
Salt Lake City, Utah
Monday December 2, 1963
In round 4 of 5, LeBell executed a throw, landed in mount, switched from armbar to rear naked choke, and put Savage to sleep for the win.
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The Long Beach International Karate Championships
Sunday August 2, 1964
Long Beach Municipal Auditorium
Long Beach, CA.
Bruce Lee took center stage during the 1964 inaugural Long Beach International Karate Championships. For a half-hour, Lee had the full attention of the thousands in attendance with his unimaginable feats of speed, technique and power.
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Bruce Lee vs. Wong Jack Man
1964
Oakland, California
According to the 3 or 4 witnesses, this alleged fight lasts only a few minutes in which Bruce quickly ended the dispute.
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| Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki
Saturday June 26, 1976
Nippon Budokan Arena
Tokyo, Japan
After 15 rounds, the fight was ruled as a Draw by split decision – as referee Gene LeBell scored it 71-71 after point deductions.
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“The Death Match”
Benny “The Jet” Urquidez vs. Kong Fu Tak
Friday September 4, 1981
Queen Elizabeth Stadium
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
After 3 rounds of beatings, The Jet ends “The Death Match” by KO in the 4th Round.
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| Rickson Gracie vs. Hugo Duarte
Saturday 1988
Barra Beach
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Rickson confronts Hugo on a famous section of the beach. After an exchange of words, Rickson strikes Hugo and takes him down during clinching. Rickson get mount and ground and pounds Duarte until the fight is broken up.
Ryan Gracie and a tourist capture the fight on video.
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UFC I: The Beginning
Friday November 12, 1993
McNichols Sports Arena
Denver, Colorado
After winning 3 Fights Royce Gracie is the Tournament Champion.
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2003 ADCC Championships
Eddie Brave vs. Rolyer Gracie
Saturday May 17, 2003
Ibirapuera Gymnasium
São Paulo, Brazil
Eddie Brave defeats Rolyer Gracie via Triangle Choke in the semi-finals
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“The Money Fight”
Saturday August 26, 2017
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, NV
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr.
vs.
Conor "The Notorious" McGregor
Mayweather Wins by TKO in the 10th Round
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