UFC 20: Battle for the Gold

UFC 20: Battle for the Gold, held May 7, 1999, at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama, was a landmark event in early MMA. The main event featured Bas Rutten** against Kevin Randleman for the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship, which Rutten won via a legendary and controversial split decision. Significant for concluding the "Road to the Heavyweight Title" tournament, the card also showcased the UFC debut of future legend Wanderlei Silva.