1995 in sports

1995 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Centuries: 19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades: 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
Years: 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Contents

Alpine skiing

American football

Association football

Australian rules football

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Canadian football

Cricket

Cycling

Dogsled racing

Field hockey

Figure skating

Gaelic Athletic Association

Golf

Men's professional

Men's amateur

Women's professional

Harness racing

Horse racing

Steeplechases

Flat races

Ice hockey

Lacrosse

Mixed martial arts

The following is a list of major noteworthy MMA events during 1995 in chronological order.

It should be noted that before 1997, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was considered the only major MMA organization in the world and featured much fewer rules then are used in modern MMA.

Date Event Alternate Name/s Location Attendance PPV Buyrate Notes
April 7 UFC 5: The Return of the Beast N/A Charlotte, North Carolina, USA 6,000 260,000 UFC rule change, introduction to a single 30 minute round. Introduction of superfights.

Rorion Gracie and Royce Gracie cut there involvement with the UFC following this event.

July 14 UFC 6: Clash of the Titans N/A Casper, Wyoming, USA 2,700 240,000 UFC rule change, referee is given the authority to restart the fight. Introduction to additional 5 minute extension to 30 minute round. Introduction of superfight titles.
September 8 UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo N/A Buffalo, New York, USA 9,000 190,000 N/A
December 16 The Ultimate Ultimate Ultimate Ultimate 1995
UFC 7.5
Denver, Colorado, USA 2,800 N/A Time limits were redefined for this event. 15 minutes in quarterfinal fights, 18 minutes for semi-final fights, and 27 minutes with a possible 3 minute overtime for the final fight.

Motor racing

Radiosport

Rugby league

Rugby union

Snooker

Swimming

Taekwondo

Tennis

Volleyball

Water polo

Yacht racing

Multi-sport events

Awards

References