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