UFC 14: Showdown

The event was headlined by a Heavyweight title fight between Maurice Smith and Mark Coleman, making it clear that ground-and-pound alone was no longer enough at the top level. Smith’s ability to stay upright and strike exposed the limits of a wrestling-only approach. It was the first UFC event to introduce padded gloves, with fighters given the option of 4oz or 6oz. The night also marked the first UFC debut of Mark Kerr.