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  1. Gerard Gordeau (born 30 March 1956) is a Dutch former Savateur, Karateka, Kickboxer, and mixed martial artist. He is the 1991 World Champion Savate and holder of the Dutch Champion Karate title for eight consecutive years, but foremost known internationally for his fight against Teila Tuli in the first televised Ultimate Fighting Championship ...

  2. Jun 3, 2020 · Learn about the life and times of Gerard Gordeau, the first European and Savate fighter to compete in UFC 1. He faced Royce Gracie in the finals and became a piece of MMA history.

  3. Oct 2, 2013 · Gerard Gordeau was the first UFC fighter to win by knockout, kicking out Teila Tuli's teeth in 1993. He also lost to Royce Gracie by submission in the final, and now runs a martial arts gym in The Hague.

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  4. 100% DECISIONS. 0% FIGHT HISTORY - PRO. Related Videos. GERARD GORDEAU RELATED NEWS. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). MMA news, interviews,...

    • 6'5" (1.97 m)
    • 216 (97 kg)
    • Netherlands
    • March 30, 1955
  5. Nov 4, 2023 · Gerard Gordeau was the first fighter to win by knockout in UFC history, defeating Teila Tuli in 26 seconds. He also submitted Royce Gracie in the final of the inaugural tournament, despite fighting with a broken hand.

  6. Nov 12, 2021 · Relive the first UFC fight in history 28 years ago at UFC 1 in Denver, Colorado, featuring savate fighter Gerard Gordeau vs sumo wrestler Teila Tuli in the o...

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  8. Gerard Gordeau is a retired Dutch savateur, karateka, and mixed martial artist. He is known for his UFC debut against Teila Tuli in 1993, where he knocked out three of Tuli's teeth with a kick.