The best MMA match ever?

[djohn14]

In my openion it was Forrest Griffin versus Stephen Bonner. Not Matt's brother. That was a great stand up, no BS match I've seen. Also did anyone see that slam Rampage did in Pride? It was just like a powerbomb. He had been on his opponent for about 3 minutes, and all of a sudden he showed strength like the Incredible Hulk. Booooooom!!! He slammed him and knocked the dude out. I also loved looking at Franklin's nose after anderson opened a can on him. Whats your favorite moments?

[cornbread]

Good question. There's so many.

I could watch any of these over and over again:

Hughes vs. Trigg II - incredible comeback, amazing slam, irony of the rear chokes
Kerr vs. Igor I -Igor's overhand right in that match has got to be one of the hardest punches I've ever seen
Randy vs. Sylvia -never cheered for a 5 round decision as much as this one
Tito vs. Ken I -pretty fucking awesome battle
Crocop vs. Fedor -no explanation needed

[mardigan]

Me vs Cornbread, EPIC

[cornbread]

Me vs Cornbread, EPIC

Cornbread vs. Mardigan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho94KPIi3aY)
Who could forget it?

[Rip-Hamilton32]

chuck vs rampage 2 lol, rampage is gonna get beat down

[mardigan]

Cornbread vs. Mardigan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho94KPIi3aY)
Who could forget it?
Damn I whooped your ass, your lucky my mom showed up :lol

[Rip-Hamilton32]

Damn I whooped your ass, your lucky my mom showed up :lol

:lol

[djohn14]

chuck vs rampage 2 lol, rampage is gonna get beat down

I'm pulling for Rampage.

[LEONARD]

Bonnar vs Griffin?? While it did a lot for the UFC, it was an incredibly sloppy brawl that lacked groundwork. Unfortunately, that's what a lot of the UFC fans want to see...

There are too many to name...I don't really have a favorite I guess.

Fedor vs Crocop
Edgar vs Tyson Griffin
Melendez vs Kawajiri
Diaz vs Gomi
Barnett vs Big Nog (1st fight in 2006 in the OWGP)
Silva vs Rampage (either one)
Shogun vs Rampage
Rampage vs Arona (slam)
Fedor vs Randleman
Grove vs Herman

[dbreiden83080]

chuck vs rampage 2 lol, rampage is gonna get beat down

Rampage whipped Chuck bad the first time they fought. Chuck is a better fighter now but it is a dangerous fight for him because Rampage is one of the very few 205 pd guys that can strike with him.

[IX_Equilibrium]

Bonnar vs Griffin?? While it did a lot for the UFC, it was an incredibly sloppy brawl that lacked groundwork.

It was one of my favorite fights.

The fight was appreciated because of the amount of heart and determination that two newcomers to the UFC were showing. Also impressive was the fact that both fighters showed a tremendous amount of respect and class towards each other. Sure it lacked technique, but that doesn't discount it from being an incredibly exciting and memorable fight.

[desflood]

I'm going to have to put Saturday's Huerta/Garcia somewhere up in my top 15 or so. What a great fight.

[IX_Equilibrium]

Unfortunately, that's what a lot of the UFC fans want to see...



UFC fans want to see this?

You care to explain Frye vs. Thompson, Frye vs. Takayama, and Butterbean vs. anyone??

[LEONARD]

UFC fans want to see this?

You care to explain Frye vs. Thompson, Frye vs. Takayama, and Butterbean vs. anyone??

I should've been more specific. The "typical" UFC fat at the live events wants to see a slugfest and will boo if a fight stays on the ground too long, even if there is quality groundwork being shown...

and the "typical" Pride fan at a live event likes the occasional slugfest (or even "freak fight") but understands and enjoys a chess match on the ground...

I should add that UFC fans at the events seem to be getting a little better IMO.

[IX_Equilibrium]

I should've been more specific. The "typical" UFC fat at the live events wants to see a slugfest and will boo if a fight stays on the ground too long, even if there is quality groundwork being shown...

and the "typical" Pride fan at a live event likes the occasional slugfest (or even "freak fight") but understands and enjoys a chess match on the ground...

I should add that UFC fans at the events seem to be getting a little better IMO.


I think you are characterizing the UFC fan of 5 years ago. From crowd reactions, fans in the stands seem to know when a triangle, armbar, kimura, or RNC is being set up, and I hear cheering rather than booing.

The booing comes into play when there is a lay and pray fighter that doesn't try to better his position to try and finish the fight.

[LEONARD]

They do react to submission attempts, but have little patience if it takes some time to set up the attempt...

Like I said, they're getting better... ;)