UFC Classics take you ringside to the original battles ? before there were rules. Masters in the skills of boxing, jiu-jitsu, karate, tae kwon do and more, the original warriors battled it out to the bloody end. Witness ... more »legendary Hall of Famers Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock in their epic battle, and experience the full intensity of the most controversial and captivating era in UFC history!« less
Actor:American Dream Genres:Sports Sub-Genres:MMA Studio:Lions Gate Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 04/18/2006 Release Year: 2006 Run Time: 1hr 29min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
Kimo is here to spread the word of the Lord - and fight, of
Matt | NJ | 03/23/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"September 9, 1994
Charlotte, NC
The UFC got progressively more professional with each event. UFC 3 - "The American Dream" was decent, but the main event was quite uninteresting, as an alternate had to step in for the final fight. The true talent suffered injuries in victory that prevented them from meeting in the finals (Defending 2-time champion Royce Gracie & shoot-fighter Ken Shamrock).
We do, however, get our first look at Kimo Leopoldo. He is indeed a strange and eccentric character - and he gives Gracie his best fight in UFC competition to that point.
Aside from this standout matchup, there is some decent action and some rather humorous characters. It took some fighters a while to realize that they weren't in the WWF and that they didn't need a gimmick in order to compete - but as I've said, the UFC was still growing and taking form.
This DVD is worth owning for the history..."
Hackney Rules!!!!
Bryan D. Emerson | 03/29/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of the most underated toughest octagon fighters was Keith The Buzz Saw Hackney, this gives you a glimpse into his character and power with his first dismantling of a 400 pound beast from the east (n.y.) He never won the whole thing, but ufc 3&4 which gives you a classic battle between him and the greasest ever Mr.Gracie is well worth the price of admission, i can't wait to get these classics on DVD."
Good-but not great
K. Bankston | 07/26/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Of the four "UFC Classic" dvd's released to date, this is the only one that I can't rate 5 stars. With the two biggest names out due to injury (Gracie & Shamrock) we are left with alternates. Yes, they do step in and fight, but they are not the caliber of those injured.
This is still an entertaining DVD, but without the big names, it isn't quite up to par with the others in the series.
Keith Hackney is a fun fighter to watch (whatever happened to him anyway?) and Kimo's fight with Royce was Gracie's toughest bout of the first 3 UFC's.
If you're a new fan, try one of the other DVD's first to appreciate the talent of Gracie and Shamrock. But if you're already a fan, this is well worth buying."
Can't wait for this one!!!
death | USA | 03/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For the first time I am writing a review of a DVD before its release. I am very excited about the release of this event on DVD because it was the first UFC event that I ever watched. Out of all of the classic UFC shows early on, this one is my favorite. The stage was set with 650+ pound Manny Yarborough (Sumo) taking on 200 pound Keith Hackney (Karate). Needless to say I was INSTANTLY hooked to this sport.
The entire card was interesting (with the exception of the main event). Royce Gracie had what was easily his most exciting fight in the octagon when he took on a rather spooky looking Kimo. Man, this is a wonderful bit of history to own. Buy this as soon as it hits the store shelves!!"
It's all too real.
Darrell Wong | Hawaii, USA | 03/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Buster Douglas knocking out Mike Tyson?
Red Sox and White Sox winning the World Series in consecutive years?
Phil Mickelson taking a third major?
The band out on the field?
Kids' stuff. You want bizarre, you want unpredictable, you want oh-my-god-what-the-hell-is-going-on...take a look at UFC 3.
All the elements were in place for a titanic Royce Gracie/Ken Shamrock rematch in the final. Opposite brackets, each with beatable, untested opponents. Both principles rested and in good health. Either they'd face each other, or one would get toppled in an incredible upset, and we've have a brand new rivalry on our hands. It had to happen. Right?
It starts out reasonably enough. Keith Hackney, a scrappy little bulldog from the mean streets of Chicago, takes on the gargantuan but immobile and clumsy Emmanuel Yarborough, with predictable results. Next, Shamrock grapples with veteran judo fighter Cristophe Leninger, who gives a valiant match. Then Canadian trash-talking pummeller Harold Howard trades punches with hometown hero Roland Payne, an action-packed slugfest with a suitably spectacular conclusion.
And then things get weird.
No one could've predicted this. But then, isn't that the beauty of sports? Who would've thought that the script would go off the rails so suddenly. And that Steve Jennum would have to step up to save the day. (Steve who? You'll see...)
UFC was pitched as a completely real contest. In the third tournament, it was almost too much so. That's what makes it a must-see."