2005 in sports

2005 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Years in sports: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Centuries: 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century
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Years: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

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Lacrosse

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National Lacrosse League

NCAA Division I (US Collegiate)

European lacrosse

Mixed martial arts

The following is a list of major noteworthy MMA events during 2005 in chronological order.

Date Event Alternate Name/s Location Attendance PPV Buyrate Notes
February 5 UFC 51: Super Saturday N/A United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 11,072 105,000 This event was originally going to held in Japan. However was moved it back to Las Vegas.
February 20 Pride 29: Fists of Fire N/A Japan Saitama, Japan 22,047 N/A N/A
March 26 K-1 Hero's 1 N/A Japan Saitama, Japan N/A N/A K-1 Hero's first event.
April 3 Pride Bushido 6 N/A Japan Yokohama, Japan N/A N/A N/A
April 9 The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale N/A United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA N/A N/A This event is credited for saving the UFC from bankruptcy and launching the MMA into the mainstream American media.
April 16 UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2 N/A United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 14,562 280,000 Dan "The Beast" Severn was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at this event.
April 23 Pride Total Elimination 2005 N/A Japan Osaka, Japan 45,423 N/A Opening round to Pride GP 2005 middleweight tournament.
May 7 Rumble on the Rock 7 N/A United States Honolulu, Hawaii, USA N/A N/A N/A
May 22 Pride Bushido 7 N/A Japan Tokyo, Japan N/A N/A N/A
June 4 UFC 53: Heavy Hitters N/A United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA 12,000 90,000 This event was originally going to be held in Yokohama. However the lack of a sponsorship for the event moved it to Atlantic City.
June 26 Pride Critical Countdown 2005 N/A Japan Saitama, Japan N/A N/A Quarterfinals to Pride GP 2005 middleweight tournament.
July 6 K-1 Hero's 2 N/A Japan Tokyo, Japan N/A N/A N/A
July 17 Pride Bushido 8 N/A Japan Nagoya, Japan N/A N/A N/A
July 29 K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii N/A United States Honolulu, Hawaii, USA N/A N/A Event featured ten K-1 kickboxing bouts and four K-1 MMA bouts.
August 6 UFC Ultimate Fight Night Ultimate Fight Night United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA N/A N/A N/A
August 20 UFC 54: Boiling Point N/A United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 13,520 150,000 N/A
August 28 Pride Final Conflict 2005 N/A Japan Saitama, Japan N/A N/A Semifinals and final to Pride GP 2005 middleweight tournament.
Maurício Rua becomes the Pride 2005 middleweight Grand Prix champion.
September 7 K-1 Hero's 3 N/A Japan Tokyo, Japan N/A N/A N/A
September 25 Pride Bushido 9 N/A Japan Tokyo, Japan 10,775 N/A Quarterfinals and semifinals to Pride GP 2005 lightweight and welterweight tournaments.
October 3 UFC Ultimate Fight Night 2 Ultimate Fight Night 2 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA N/A N/A This event was aired at the same time WWE was on, in a ratings battle.
October 3 UFC 55: Fury N/A United States Uncasville, Connecticut, USA 8,000 125,000 N/A
October 3 Pride 30: Starting Over Pride 30: Fully Loaded Japan Saitama, Japan N/A N/A N/A
November 5 The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale N/A United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA N/A N/A N/A
November 5 K-1 Seoul Hero's N/A South Korea Seoul, South Korea N/A N/A N/A
November 19 UFC 56: Full Force N/A United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 12,000 200,000 N/A
November 26 K-1 Hero's Lithuania 2005 N/A Lithuania Vilnius, Lithuania N/A N/A N/A
December 3 Cage Rage 14: Punishment N/A England London, England N/A N/A N/A
December 3 Pride Shockwave 2005 N/A Japan Saitama, Japan 49,801 N/A Finals to Pride GP 2005 lightweight and welterweight tournaments.

Takanori Gomi becomes the Pride 2005 lightweight Grand Prix champion.
Dan Henderson becomes the Pride 2005 welterweight Grand Prix champion.

December 3 K-1 PREMIUM 2005 Dynamite!! N/A Japan Osaka, Japan 53,025 N/A Event featured seven K-1 Hero's MMA bouts and four K-1 kickboxing bouts.

Motorsport

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Snooker

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Taekwondo

Tennis

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Weightlifting

Multi-sport events

Awards

References

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