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UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2

Name: UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2
Released: 1996
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1996

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

UFC 11.5 is a live sporting event rather than a scripted film, so its diversity comes from its participants rather than intentional narrative design. The roster is globally diverse in terms of ethnicity, which contributes to its positive representation score. However, the event is constrained by the era's emphasis on hyper-masculinity, lacking any female or LGBTQ+ presence and focusing strictly on able-bodied male combatants. This results in a narrow demographic scope centered on traditional physical meritocracy.

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Category Breakdown

Does UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The broadcast does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or depict non-straight relationships. It follows the typical athletic presentation of the mid-1990s.

How does UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2 portray gender?

Minimal

The tournament features only male competitors. It emphasizes traditional masculine hierarchies through a focus on physical strength and combat.

How racially and ethnically diverse is UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2?

Fair

The roster includes athletes from various ethnic backgrounds, providing meaningful representation of ethnic diversity within the sport.

How does UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2 represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The event is based on a Western sporting tradition emphasizing individual competition. It operates primarily as a commercial product rather than a tool for social change.

Does UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 2 include disability representation?

Minimal

The broadcast focuses solely on able-bodied athletes performing at peak capacity. There is no representation of athletes with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The tournament features a diverse array of international competitors from various ethnic backgrounds.
The roster reflects a globalized demographic within the competitive landscape.

Limited or Absent

The event lacks any female representation, featuring an exclusively male roster.
There is no visibility for LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
The broadcast provides no representation for athletes with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The Ultimate Ultimate 2 (also referred to as "Ultimate Ultimate 1996" and "UFC 11.5") was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 7, 1996. The event took place at the Fair Park Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, and was broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States, and released on home video.

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