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Friday, January 28, 2005

UFC Induction Ceremony  

Here is the transcript. Now, sit back and enjoy as we re-live this important moment in sports history.
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Bruce Buffer: Gentlemen, at this time, we are going to induct our first two UFC Hall of Fame members. Please welcome these two UFC warriors as they come to the Octagon! Presenting the awards will be the President of Zuffa, Dana White!

Entering the Octagon at this time… the legendary Royce Gracie!!!

And now coming into the Octagon… "The World's Most Dangerous Man" … Ken Shamrock!!!

Dana White: Tonight is a very special night for the UFC. Tonight we will be honoring two of the sport's greatest legends -- by inducting them into the UFC Hall of Fame.

He thrilled and stunned the world. How could a 185 pound-man defeat men much stronger and bigger? We will learn it was a family secret -- first unveiled at UFC #1. The Gracie family style of Brazilian jiu-jitsu is what catapulted Royce Gracie into legendary status. We honor and welcome an inaugural inductee to the UFC Hall of Fame. Ladies and Gentlemen: Royce Gracie!

Royce Gracie: I'd like to thank my brother Rorion for creating the show. If it wasn't for him, none of us would be here tonight. Of course, the fans -- for their support. Dana White from Zuffa -- who had the courage … A long time back in Brazil -- my father, my family… Thank you.

Dana White: Congratulations.

We first met "The World's Most Dangerous Man" in Denver, Colorado -- in McNichol's Arena in November of 1993. A multiple UFC champion and still a present-day champion in the minds and hearts of all. We honor and welcome our other inaugural member of the UFC Hall of Fame. Ladies and gentlemen, Ken Shamrock!!

Ken Shamrock: Well, first I'd like to start off by thanking some of the people who have made it possible for me and Royce Gracie to be standing here today. Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, the President, Dana White, the people in the office at UFC, and the people who set up the rings and cameras here at the UFC -- who have worked long and hard to keep this here -- for you fans and for us to be able to fight. And last, but not least, back in 1993 when I first entered the Octagon, it was booming. Back in UFC #4, we started to get shut down. We went underground because the politics wouldn't let us have it. Because it wasn't legal. But because of you fans it went underground and -- through the internet and websites -- you kept us alive! And I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart. I'm standing in this ring and Royce Gracie's standing in this ring and UFC is still here, being able to put on shows… It's because of your persistence -- the loyal fans of UFC and I thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart!

Bruce Buffer: Let's have a big hand of applause for the first two inductees of the UFC Hall of Fame! For these two warriors of the Octagon! Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock!!!



UFC Announcer Bruce Buffer

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