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2 days ago · On September 9, 1994, Shamrock returned to the octagon at UFC 3 in an event that was marketed by the UFC as the ultimate rematch between two-time champion Royce Gracie and #1 contender Shamrock. [52] Shamrock's first fight, now wearing better shoes, was against top ranked judo practitioner Christophe Leininger . [ 52 ]
Sep 9, 2024 · Ken Shamrock recently heaped praise on his former rival Royce Gracie for revolutionizing combat sports with his family's brand of Jiu-Jitsu at UFC 1. The Brazilian put his martial art...
Sep 4, 2024 · MMA legend Ken Shamrock reflects on the groundbreaking impact of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu on the global self-defense scene. Recalling his first encounter with Royce Gracie at the early UFC events, Shamrock described the experience as both humbling and eye-opening.
Sep 4, 2024 · The US-born Shamrock has been there since the very beginning as he was competing in mixed rules combat even before the UFC began, and then competed in the very first UFC event. Ken...
Sep 2, 2024 · Shamrock believes that fighters from his time, including himself and Royce Gracie, possessed advanced grappling skills and conditioning that could make them successful even in today's organized UFC.
Sep 7, 2024 · The first encounter between Gracie and Shamrock took place in the semifinals of UFC 1. Gracie, known for his exceptional ground skills, quickly showcased his prowess by defeating Shamrock in just 57 seconds with a rear-naked choke.
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4 days ago · Ken Shamrock, who was undeniably the face of the UFC during its early years and arguably the face of MMA as a whole at the time, participated in this significant crossover fight. His legacy is deeply intertwined with the UFC, and the fight with Frank Lobman highlights a crucial moment in his career when he took risks outside the MMA sphere.
