UFC 12: Judgement Day(1997)

UFC 12: Judgement Day is a mixed martial arts event from February 1997 that took place at the Dothan Civic Center in Alabama. The card was broadcast live on pay-per-view across the United States and later released on home video. This early UFC event showcases the sport during its formative years, featuring some of the era's most notable fighters competing in matches that helped define modern MMA competition. The fights capture the raw intensity and evolving techniques of professional mixed martial arts before standardized rules and weight classes became industry standard. For fans interested in MMA history, UFC 12 offers a window into how the sport developed from its underground roots into mainstream entertainment.