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Ultimate Fighting Championship 2 [VHS]

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UFC 2 was probably one of the more memorable early UFC events because of the brutality factor in this one. The fighters in this one were all guts in this one and you had to expect nothing and be amazed by everything else.

This event started out with 16 (although all of the matches weren't showed) and just like the first, only 1 could walk away the UFC Champ. The preliminary fights were shown in clips (usually of the end of the match) and after that the 4 quarter final matches, 2 semifinal matches, the final and for an added bonus, returning Champion Royce Gracie's preliminary fight. And also there was a small vignette piece on several different styles of martial arts and their brief histories showing footage of styles like Thai Kickboxing, Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu and even some unknown styles of fighting like Ninjitsu and Pentsak Silat.

The fights are amazing in this one. Everything you thought you were going to see in this one happened! A lot more striking, a lot more technique and all in all, a lot more brutality. Royce Gracie (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) vs Minoki Ichihara (Karate) was actually a very good match. Although most of it was spent on the ground, it was still a very skilled and technical match. The first quarter match was between Johnny Mosely? (Karate) and Fred Ettish (Karate). I won't give too much away but this was a great match. The beating that Ettish received is still one of the most memorable matches in UFC history. This match also proved that technique is sometimes not everything and that true fighting ability is what matters in the Octagon.

2nd Match is returning UFC fighter Pat Smith (Thai Kickboxing) and the American Ninja Scott Morris (Ninjitsu). This was one of the most brutal matches of the night as well. Personally, I didn't think that one person could take that many elbows to the face, temples, mouth and nose and STILL be able to get up after a match. I have to admit again that this was another match where just because you looked good in your video promo, doesn't mean your great in the Octagon.

3rd Match was between French kickboxer Orlando Veit and Holland Jiu-Jitsu grappler Remco Pardoel. This was a pretty good grappling match. Although it was more or less simple on how the other opponent was defeated, it was all technique. And the 4th quarter match saw Royce Gracie against Jason Delucia? (5 Animal Kung Fu). A decent match. Again, technique is the key word in this match. You'll see!

I gotta say it, UFC 2 is probably one of my favorite events from the early UFC events and honestly, still one of my favorites in general. This one is definitely worth picking and checking out. Unlike some of the other later UFC events, this one isn't all a bunch of guys in "the guard" all fight long. UFC 2 is a bare knuckle, full contact, brutal fighting challenge and this one became a staple of what people wanted to see in the UFC and unfortunately it wasn't truly replicated again until UFC 6. Anyway, check out UFC 2!

This UFC I would recommend to a first time watcher because it is entertaining and violent but lacks sufficiant technique to satisfy the trained eye. Its a 16 man tournament but you only see the last 8 plus Royces first round fight (8 fights in total). None of the fights last long and some are brutal. The Fred Eddish match is hilarious - he's the poorest excuse for a 5th dan karateka i'v ever seen. The so-called 'american ninja' was made short work of by Pat Smith. Watch out for the Pardou v Weit fight - the takedown and elbows are truly textbook style. As usual, Royces fights are standadary. He easily beats his unexperienced grappler opponents and proves that Gracie Ju Jitsu simply is the most effective style in the Octogan. If this is your firs UFC then i strongly recommend you to buy it but if your looking for more technical and skilled fights then try a different tape. Hope this helps.

This is probably the bloodiest UFC ever. Three matches had bloody endings. There were no matches that stood out. Gracie vs. Ichihara was a very boring match. There were two others that weren't too good. There were 16 fighters in UFC II, instead of eight like in UFC I, and this made it so the first seven matches weren't televised. Disapponting too, as it seemed there were some good matches in those seven fights.

If you want to see a UFC like they are nowadays, forget it. All this UFC is, is brutal full contact fights. Many Martial Artists threw out what they knew and relied on instinct. If you want to know how the UFC got banned from so many states, watch this!!!

Lopsided matches and brute power, with a lack of discipline in all but one contestent, champion Royce Gracie, make for a weaker, but sometimes exciting UFC. The combatants have greatly improved over the years, but this early tape is a good view if only for that reason, to see how much the sport has developed.

A good show for NHB purists. Some wicked KO's, and plenty of style vs. style match-ups. Gracie does it again in impressive fashion but has an easy one in the final. Fun and exciting to watch.

This was how it was meant to be! No rules, no time limits, no judges decisions. In my opinion the first UFC's were the best ones. While I will admit that there wasn't much challenge for Royce Gracie or Pat Smith, it was a very entertaining UFC. My only real complaint is that they didn't show all the fights. It was the only 16 man tournament and the video was just like watching a regular UFC tournament w/ one extra fight. Still a damn good buy in my opinion.

This early UFC is very different from the majority of what you see in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world today. Yes, it is violent and bloody. However, if you ever wonder how MMA got to where it is today, this will explain a lot! From this tape, you will REALLY see why 99% of MMA competitors today can grapple. As implied by other reviewers, many of the competitors here were not ready for the competition. This is exciting MMA. No dull draws here!

This UFC had some good, technical matches (Gracie vs. Ichihara) and brutal ones. Fred Ettish's beating was a classic! I really enjoyed this tape.

Royce Gracie the man again,but Pat Smiths performances will shock you!This was the first UFC video that I saw and it got me hooked!Look out for Orlando Wheats pounding! well worth a buy.