On February 7, 1997 UFC 12 went down from Dothan, Alabama and Mark Coleman submitted Dan Severn in just under 3 minutes to capture the inaugural heavyweight title. The night also saw the promotional debut of the lightweight division at 200 pounds, the legendary commentator Joe Rogan (with hair), and 19-year-old phenom Vitor Belfort. Join Bloody Elbow’s own Eddie Mercado and Fraser Coffeen as they relive the historic event that was UFC 12.
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Main Event Heavyweight Title:
Mark Coleman def. Dan Severn by Submission (Neck Crank) at 2:57 of round 1: Heavyweight
Heavyweight Tournament Finals:
Vitor Belfort def. Scott Ferrozzo by TKO at :43 of round 1: Heavyweight
Lightweight Tournament Finals:
Jerry Bohlander def. Nick Sanzo by Submission (Crucifix Choke) at :39 of round 1: Lightweight (200 pounds)
Heavyweight Tournament Opening Round:
Vitor Belfort def. Tra Telligman by TKO at 1:17 of round 1: Heavyweight
Scott Ferrozzo def. Jim Mullen by TKO at 8:02 of round 1: Heavyweight
Lightweight Tournament Opening Round:
Kazuo Takahashi def. Wallid Ismail by Unanimous Decision: Lightweight (200 pounds)
Jerry Bohlander def. Rainy Martinez by Submission (RNC) at 1:18 of round 1: Lightweight (200 pounds)
Heavyweight Alternate Bout:
Justin Martin def. Eric martin by Submission (Heel Hook) at :14 of round 1: Heavyweight
Lightweight Alternate Bout:
Nick Sanzo def. Jackie lee by TKO at :48 of round 1: Lightweight (200 pounds)
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