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Moments of MMA
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Ranking designed by zarog Updated 1 year ago
Moments of MMA
I was wondering what everyone thought about the greatest moments in MMA history. What are the most iconic or unforgettable moments in the sport's relatively short history? What was the moment that captivated your attention unlike any other?
Guidelines:
- Ranking Type: Bouts
Rankings
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1
Henderson vs. Pettis
WEC 53
Anthony Pettis wins via Decision, Unanimous Dec 2010
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2
Griffin vs. Bonnar I
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Forrest Griffin wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2005
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3
Silva vs. Sonnen
UFC 117
Anderson Silva wins via Submission, Triangle Armbar Aug 2010
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4
Jackson vs. Arona
Pride Critical Countdown 2004
Quinton Jackson wins via KO/TKO, Slam Jun 2004
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5
Barry vs. Kongo
UFC on Versus 4
Cheick Kongo wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2011
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6
Emelianenko vs. Randleman
Pride Critical Countdown 2004
Fedor Emelianenko wins via Submission, Kimura Jun 2004
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7
Aldo vs. Swanson
WEC 41
José Aldo wins via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches Jun 2009
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8
Couture vs. Sylvia
UFC 68
Randy Couture wins via Decision, Unanimous Mar 2007
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9
Frye vs. Takayama
Pride 21
Don Frye wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2002
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10
Gonzaga vs. Filipović
UFC 70
Gabriel Gonzaga wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Apr 2007
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11
Silva vs. Belfort
UFC 126
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches Feb 2011
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12
Garcia vs. Jung II
UFC Fight Night 24
Chan Sung Jung wins via Submission, Twister Mar 2011
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13
Rua vs. Henderson
UFC 139
Dan Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Nov 2011
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14
Edgar vs. Maynard II
UFC 125
Ends in a Draw, Split Jan 2011
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15
Guida vs. Sanchez
The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
Diego Sanchez wins via Decision, Split Jun 2009
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16
Couture vs. Machida
UFC 129
Lyoto Machida wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Apr 2011
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18
Silva vs. Diaz
UFC 183
Overturned to No Contest Jan 2015
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17
Mir vs. Nogueira II
UFC 140
Frank Mir wins via Submission, Kimura Dec 2011
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19
Henderson vs. Pettis II
UFC 164
Anthony Pettis wins via Submission, Armbar Aug 2013
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20
Diaz vs. Gomi
Pride 33
Ends in a No Contest, Overturned by NSAC Feb 2007
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22
Melendez vs. Sanchez
UFC 166
Gilbert Melendez wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2013
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21
Lesnar vs. Carwin
UFC 106
Cancelled (Lesnar Illness) Nov 2009
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24
Maynard vs. Diaz
UFC Fight Night 20
Gray Maynard wins via Decision, Split Jan 2010
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23
Serra vs. St-Pierre I
UFC 69
Matt Serra wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2007
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26
Sakuraba vs. Gracie I
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals
Kazushi Sakuraba wins via KO/TKO, Corner Stoppage May 2000
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25
Nogueira vs. Sapp
Pride Shockwave
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira wins via Submission, Armbar Aug 2002
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28
Lauzon vs. Miller
UFC 155
Jim Miller wins via Decision, Unanimous Dec 2012
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27
Lesnar vs. Herring
UFC 87
Brock Lesnar wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2008
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30
Lauzon vs. Varner
UFC on FOX 4
Joe Lauzon wins via Submission, Triangle Choke Aug 2012
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29
Sakuraba vs. Gracie
Pride 10
Kazushi Sakuraba wins via Submission, Kimura Aug 2000
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33
Cerrone vs. Miller
UFC Fight Night 45
Donald Cerrone wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punch Jul 2014
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32
Filipović vs. Vovchanchyn
Pride Total Elimination 2003
Mirko Filipović wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Aug 2003
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31
Aldo vs. Mendes
UFC 142
José Aldo wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Jan 2012
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35
Fisher vs. Wiman
UFC 60
Spencer Fisher wins via KO/TKO, Flying Knee May 2006
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34
Jackson vs. Arona
Pride Total Elimination 2003
Cancelled (Arona Broken Ankle) Aug 2003
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36
Aldo vs. Mendes
UFC 133
Fizzled Aug 2011
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38
Cerrone vs. Jury
UFC 182
Donald Cerrone wins via Decision, Unanimous Jan 2015
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37
Silva vs. Filipović II
Pride Final Conflict Absolute
Mirko Filipović wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Sep 2006
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40
Condit vs. Kim
UFC 132
Carlos Condit wins via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches Jul 2011
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39
Jones vs. Belfort
UFC 152
Jon Jones wins via Submission, Keylock Sep 2012
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41
Griffin vs. Silva
UFC 101
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Punch Aug 2009
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42
Alvarez vs. Cerrone
UFC 178
Donald Cerrone wins via Decision, Unanimous Sep 2014
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44
Cerrone vs. Barboza
UFC on FOX 11
Donald Cerrone wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Apr 2014
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43
Penn vs. Sherk
UFC 84
BJ Penn wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches May 2008
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46
Noons vs. Diaz
EliteXC
KJ Noons wins via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage Nov 2007
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45
Fitch vs. Hendricks
UFC 141
Johny Hendricks wins via KO/TKO, Punch Dec 2011
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