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The eras of MMA, Part 1:1993-1999

When Joe Rogan declared the beginning of the Machida Era at UFC 98, the Dragon became just the latest in…

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Chris Palmquist
June 5, 2009 · 1 min read

When Joe Rogan declared the beginning of the Machida Era at UFC 98, the Dragon became just the latest in a string of dominant fighters who have defined MMA and its development with their unique styles. In this sport, there always seems to be one or two guys who are way ahead of the pack, just waiting for everybody else to catch up. So we decided to go back and recreate MMA’s historical timeline by era — starting with you know who…

The Royce Gracie Era: November ‘93 – April ‘95

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