Art Jimmerson
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Art Jimmerson was a boxer, based in St. Louis, Missouri, who competed at super middleweight, light heavyweight, cruiserweight and heavyweight. He was active as a boxer from 1985 through 2002.
On November 12th, 1993 Jimmerson competed in UFC 1, an early mixed martial arts competition, losing to Royce Gracie while wearing one boxing glove. He tapped out after being taken to the ground despite not being in a submission hold. This was his one and only MMA fight.
When, in November 1993, Jimmerson competed at UFC 1 he had a professional boxing record of 29-5. He finished his boxing career, in 2002, with a record of 33-18.