UFC 7

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UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 8, 1995, at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York.

Here are some key details about the event:

• Format: It featured an eight-man tournament, a UFC Superfight Championship match, and three alternate fights (not shown on the live pay-per-view).
• Rules: The tournament had no weight classes or limits. Matches had no rounds. Time limits were imposed: 20 minutes for quarterfinal and semi-final tournament matches, 30 minutes for the tournament final and Superfight, with a possible 5-minute overtime.
• Superfight: The Superfight Championship match was between reigning champion Ken Shamrock and UFC 6 tournament winner Oleg Taktarov. The fight ended in a draw after a 33-minute fight.
• Main Event: The main event was the final of the eight man tournament between Marco Ruas and Paul Varelans. Ruas won the fight via TKO because of leg kicks at 13:17 of the first round.
• Other notable fighters: The event saw the debut of Marco Ruas. Other fighters at the event were Remco Pardoel, Harold Howard, and Paul Varelans.
• Announcer: Michael Buffer served as the guest ring announcer.
• Referee: The referee for the main card was 'Big' John McCarthy.