UFC 9 (1996) – Dan Severn vs. Ken Shamrock Here are highlights from UFC 9. Both fighters were overly cautious—largely due to rule changes (e.g., no closed-fist strikes to the head)—which led to a lot of circling and minimal engagement. This rivalry highlighted the clash between wrestling and submission fighting in MMA’s formative years, helping shape how fighters approached cross-disciplinary competition. To watch the match in its entirety, please see the link below: https://youtu.be/y73XYrYMeBA

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UFC 3, held on September 9, 1994, in Charlotte, North Carolina, was one of the wildest and most unpredictable events in MMA history. Back then, the UFC had very few rules — no weight classes, no rounds, and no judges. Fighters from all different backgrounds entered the cage, creating pure, unfiltered chaos. The tournament format forced competitors to fight multiple times in one night, often against much larger or completely different-style opponents, leading to crazy mismatches and brutal battle