UFC 13

UFC 13: Ultimate Force was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 30, 1997, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Georgia. The event featured an eight-man tournament, a Superfight, and two alternate bouts.

The main event was the UFC Superfight Championship bout between Mark Coleman and Maurice Smith. Smith defeated Coleman by unanimous decision, becoming the new UFC Superfight Champion.

The tournament featured fighters competing in a single-elimination format. The tournament winner was Guy Mezger, who defeated Sam Adkins in the finals by TKO.

UFC 13 is notable for being the first UFC event held after the implementation of some rule changes aimed at making the sport safer and more appealing to a wider audience. These changes included the prohibition of headbutts and groin strikes. The event also marked a shift in the UFC's focus towards a more skill-based approach, as wrestling and grappling techniques became increasingly prominent.