Is there any precedent for a fighter getting a title shot in his first UFC fight? Aside from the introduction of a new division, etc.?
Gilbert Melendez
There are a few. Mo Smith was the first to fight for a title in his UFC debut. Prior to that Steve Jennum fought for a tournament championship in his UFC debut.
MARC BULGER - Does it matter? would you prefer no main event? Dumbass.I'd prefer events that don't look like a King of the Cage card when one fighter drops out... A $60 PPV should at least get you SOMETHING. TJ wasn't even in the latest UFC game and he's fighting someone making their debut for a title, but let's not blame the UFC, no let's just keep buying shit so they can keep selling shit...
yabadaba - There are a few. Mo Smith was the first to fight for a title in his UFC debut. Prior to that Steve Jennum fought for a tournament championship in his UFC debut.Technically Jennum had an alternate bout that was I televised. But yes he should not be left out of the convo.
FFTF_stuffadamdoes -*was not televisedyabadaba - There are a few. Mo Smith was the first to fight for a title in his UFC debut. Prior to that Steve Jennum fought for a tournament championship in his UFC debut.Technically Jennum had an alternate bout that was I televised. But yes he should not be left out of the convo.
Frank Shamrock vs Kevin Jackson
MARC BULGER -Does it matter? would you prefer no main event? Dumbass.
Uuuuhm... Did I say that?