UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo

The event featured a 33-minute Superfight draw between Ken Shamrock and Oleg Taktarov, one of the longest fights of the early era. Marco Ruas won the tournament, showcasing the effectiveness of blending striking with grappling rather than relying on a single discipline. It was the UFC’s first and final event in New York for over two decades, as the backlash led to a statewide MMA ban that lasted until 2016.