Dan Severn def. Ken Shamrock (Split Decision)

Dan Severn defeated Ken Shamrock by Split Decision in round 3 (3:00) in the Superfight title main event of UFC 9: Motor City Madness, held Friday, May 17, 1996 at Cobo Arena. The judges scored it 1-0, 0-1, 1-0, Dan Severn won the decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Dan Severn vs Ken Shamrock?
Dan Severn defeated Ken Shamrock by Split Decision in round 3 (3:00) in the Superfight title main event of UFC 9: Motor City Madness, held Friday, May 17, 1996 at Cobo Arena. The judges scored it 1-0, 0-1, 1-0, Dan Severn won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Dan Severn vs Ken Shamrock?
The judges scored it 1-0, 0-1, 1-0, Dan Severn won the decision.
Was Dan Severn vs Ken Shamrock a robbery?
Many scored it for Ken Shamrock: 54% of 26 fan cards scored it for Ken Shamrock. The judges gave it to Dan Severn.
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Biggest edge Ken Shamrock, Punch speed +42
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