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The Best Fights for Introducing People to MMA
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The Best Fights for Introducing People to MMA
These are the fights that spark peoples interest into MMA and displays what MMA and their athletes are all about.
Guidelines:
- Ranking Type: Bouts
Rankings
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1
Rua vs. Henderson
UFC 139
Dan Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Nov 2011
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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
Henderson vs. Pettis
WEC 53
Anthony Pettis wins via Decision, Unanimous Dec 2010
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4
Nogueira vs. Sapp
Pride Shockwave
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira wins via Submission, Armbar Aug 2002
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5
Emelianenko vs. Filipović
Pride Final Conflict 2005
Fedor Emelianenko wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2005
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6
Poirier vs. Jung
UFC on FUEL TV 3
Chan Sung Jung wins via Submission, D'arce Choke May 2012
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7
Hughes vs. Trigg II
UFC 52
Matt Hughes wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Apr 2005
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8
Mir vs. Nogueira II
UFC 140
Frank Mir wins via Submission, Kimura Dec 2011
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9
Smith vs. Sell
The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale
Scott Smith wins via KO/TKO, Punch Nov 2006
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10
Couture vs. Nogueira
UFC 102
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2009
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11
Rua vs. Nogueira
Pride Critical Countdown 2005
Maurício Rua wins via Decision, Unanimous Jun 2005
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12
Silva vs. Jackson II
Pride 28
Wanderlei Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knees Oct 2004
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13
Jackson vs. Arona
Pride Critical Countdown 2004
Quinton Jackson wins via KO/TKO, Slam Jun 2004
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14
Machida vs. Rua I
UFC 104
Lyoto Machida wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2009
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15
Diaz vs. Gomi
Pride 33
Ends in a No Contest, Overturned by NSAC Feb 2007
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16
Griffin vs. Silva
UFC 101
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Punch Aug 2009
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18
Lesnar vs. Velasquez
UFC 121
Cain Velasquez wins via KO/TKO, Punches Oct 2010
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17
Silva vs. Sonnen II
UFC 148
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Jul 2012
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20
Lauzon vs. Varner
UFC on FOX 4
Joe Lauzon wins via Submission, Triangle Choke Aug 2012
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19
Alvarez vs. Chandler
Bellator 58
Michael Chandler wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Nov 2011
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22
Silva vs. Sonnen
UFC 117
Anderson Silva wins via Submission, Triangle Armbar Aug 2010
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21
Rua vs. Sperry
Pride 20
Murilo Rua wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2002
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23
Guida vs. Sanchez
The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale
Diego Sanchez wins via Decision, Split Jun 2009
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25
Edgar vs. Henderson
UFC 144
Benson Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2012
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24
Guida vs. Henderson
UFC on FOX 1
Benson Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Nov 2011
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26
Fitch vs. Hendricks
UFC 141
Johny Hendricks wins via KO/TKO, Punch Dec 2011
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27
Akiyama vs. Leben
UFC 116
Chris Leben wins via Submission, Triangle Choke Jul 2010
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29
St-Pierre vs. Hughes II
UFC 65
Georges St-Pierre wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches Nov 2006
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28
St-Pierre vs. Fitch
UFC 87
Georges St-Pierre wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2008
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31
Edwards vs. Thomson
UFC 49
Yves Edwards wins via KO/TKO, Flying Head Kick and Punches Aug 2004
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30
Penn vs. Diaz
UFC 137
Nick Diaz wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2011
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32
Tate vs. Rousey
Strikeforce
Ronda Rousey wins via Submission, Armbar Mar 2012
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34
Shamrock vs. Baroni
Strikeforce
Frank Shamrock wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Jun 2007
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33
Melendez vs. Thomson II
Strikeforce
Gilbert Melendez wins via Decision, Unanimous Dec 2009
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35
Benavidez vs. Wineland
UFC on Versus 5
Joseph Benavidez wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2011
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36
Fisher vs. Wiman
UFC 60
Spencer Fisher wins via KO/TKO, Flying Knee May 2006
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37
Aoki vs. Alvarez
K-1
Shinya Aoki wins via Submission, Heel Hook Dec 2008
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39
Edgar vs. Maynard III
UFC 130
Cancelled (Both Fighters Injured) May 2011
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38
Tate vs. Kedzie
Strikeforce
Miesha Tate wins via Submission, Armbar Aug 2012
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40
Huerta vs. Guida
The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale
Roger Huerta wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Dec 2007
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43
Sakuraba vs. Jackson
Pride 15
Kazushi Sakuraba wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Jul 2001
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42
Roller vs. Pettis
WEC 50
Anthony Pettis wins via Submission, Triangle Choke Aug 2010
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41
Ellenberger vs. Sanchez
UFC on FUEL TV 1
Jake Ellenberger wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2012
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46
Alvarez vs. Hansen
Dream 3
Eddie Alvarez wins via Decision, Unanimous May 2008
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45
Sherk vs. Edgar
UFC 98
Frankie Edgar wins via Decision, Unanimous May 2009
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44
Condit vs. Ellenberger
UFC Fight Night 19
Carlos Condit wins via Decision, Split Sep 2009
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48
N'Doye vs. James
Cage Warriors
Liam James wins via Decision, Split Apr 2012
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47
Rutten vs. Shamrock II
Pancrase 16
Ken Shamrock wins via Submission, Kneebar Mar 1995
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52
Sakuraba vs. Newton
Pride 3
Kazushi Sakuraba wins via Submission, Kneebar Jun 1998
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51
Silva vs. Franklin II
UFC 147
Rich Franklin wins via Decision, Unanimous Jun 2012
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