“Basically Street Fight at That Point and Time”- Fans and Shaquille O’Neal Witness Bizarre Clip of UFC Fight From 1994

Shaquille O’Neal not only keeps a keen eye on the world of MMA but also enjoys sharing his intriguing discoveries on social media. Recently, ‘Shaq’ delighted his followers by posting a clip of a UFC fight from 1994, which turned out to be an intense spectacle due to fewer rules in place at that time.

On September 9, 1994, Keith Hackney achieved a remarkable victory over Emmanuel Yarborough during UFC 3: The American Dream. Despite Yarborough’s massive size advantage of 600 pounds compared to Hackney’s 200 pounds, the latter was dominant throughout the fight. He evaded Yarborough’s attacks and gradually wore down his defenses with a relentless assault. The lack of rules in early UFC allowed for a brutal atmosphere, and Yarborough struggled to keep up with Hackney’s agility.

In the final moments, Hackney delivered a series of powerful hammer fists, prompting the referee to end the fight. This event led to the implementation of new rules and weight classes in the UFC, marking a turning point in the organization’s history and ensuring fairer competition and fighter safety. The fight, akin to a clash of titans, caught the fans’ attention and demonstrated how the UFC has evolved over the years.

Shaquille O’Neal and UFC fans react to a wild UFC fight 

The NBA star took to his Instagram story and shared a captivating clip of the legendary Hackney vs. Yarborough fight, treating his fans to a piece of combat sports history. The clip from UFC 3, despite being a fight from nearly three decades old, immediately caught the attention of his followers.

Check out how the fans reacted to it:

“The first ufc match I ever watched 😢🔥”

“Blows to the back of the head were not illegal back then I guess. That was wild”

“Good old UFC, you can only imagine how hard it was to get UFC VHS back in Poland back in the days 😂”

“Did weight classes not exist lol”

“Loved it basically street fight at that point and time”

“The good old days when it was anything goes 😂”

“They don’t have teeth guard?”

“Hit behind the head is so dangerous”

“This was one of my favorite fights! Back when there were only 2 rules No Bitting and No Eye Gouging! Too bad Hackney broke his hand in this fight and had to drop out of the final fight. 🥋 Kenpo FTW 🙌🏻”

“Damn ufc refs back then really had to make sure they were out smh”

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While some were in awe of the sheer brutality displayed in the fight, others marveled at the evolution of the UFC, realizing how much the sport has transformed with the implementation of rules and weight classes.

What are your thoughts on this fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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