The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale

This was the first-ever live UFC broadcast on non-pay-per-view television and is widely credited with saving the promotion. The event featured the Light-Heavyweight and Middleweight finals from The Ultimate Fighter's inaugural season. Though Rich Franklin vs. Ken Shamrock headlined, the spotlight was stolen by Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar's three-round war. The back-and-forth brawl captivated audiences, with Dana White awarded both fighters UFC contracts on the spot.