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Fights to Show to a New MMA Fan
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Ranking designed by TinShadowcat Updated 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Fights to Show to a New MMA Fan
List fights you would show to someone who you want to get into MMA. Original idea by justin_boyd_23.
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
Henderson vs. Pettis
WEC 53
Anthony Pettis wins via Decision, Unanimous Dec 2010
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3
Griffin vs. Bonnar I
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Forrest Griffin wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2005
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4
Edgar vs. Maynard III
UFC 130
Cancelled (Both Fighters Injured) May 2011
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5
Poirier vs. Jung
UFC on FUEL TV 3
Chan Sung Jung wins via Submission, D'arce Choke May 2012
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6
Lauzon vs. Varner
UFC on FOX 4
Joe Lauzon wins via Submission, Triangle Choke Aug 2012
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7
Jackson vs. Arona
Pride Critical Countdown 2004
Quinton Jackson wins via KO/TKO, Slam Jun 2004
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8
Hughes vs. Trigg II
UFC 52
Matt Hughes wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Apr 2005
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9
Silva vs. Belfort
UFC 126
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches Feb 2011
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10
Silva vs. Jackson II
Pride 28
Wanderlei Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knees Oct 2004
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11
Tate vs. Rousey
Strikeforce
Ronda Rousey wins via Submission, Armbar Mar 2012
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12
Garcia vs. Jung I
WEC 48
Leonard Garcia wins via Decision, Split Apr 2010
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13
Diaz vs. Gomi
Pride 33
Ends in a No Contest, Overturned by NSAC Feb 2007
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14
Smith vs. Sell
The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale
Scott Smith wins via KO/TKO, Punch Nov 2006
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15
Huerta vs. Guida
The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale
Roger Huerta wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Dec 2007
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16
Parisyan vs. Diaz
UFC 49
Karo Parisyan wins via Decision, Split Aug 2004
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18
Sanchez vs. Diaz
The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
Diego Sanchez wins via Decision, Unanimous Nov 2005
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17
Emelianenko vs. Filipović
Pride Final Conflict 2005
Fedor Emelianenko wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2005
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19
Edwards vs. Thomson
UFC 49
Yves Edwards wins via KO/TKO, Flying Head Kick and Punches Aug 2004
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20
Imada vs. Masvidal
Bellator 5
Toby Imada wins via Submission, Inverted Triangle Choke May 2009
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21
Frye vs. Takayama
Pride 21
Don Frye wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2002
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22
Sanchez vs. Parisyan
UFC Fight Night 6
Diego Sanchez wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2006
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23
Akiyama vs. Leben
UFC 116
Chris Leben wins via Submission, Triangle Choke Jul 2010
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24
Lauzon vs. Ruediger
UFC 118
Joe Lauzon wins via Submission, Armbar Aug 2010
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26
Cerrone vs. Henderson I
WEC 43
Benson Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2009
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25
Shamrock vs. Baroni
Strikeforce
Frank Shamrock wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Jun 2007
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27
Sanchez vs. Thiago
UFC 121
Diego Sanchez wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2010
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28
St-Pierre vs. Hughes II
UFC 65
Georges St-Pierre wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches Nov 2006
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29
Nogueira vs. Sapp
Pride Shockwave
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira wins via Submission, Armbar Aug 2002
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31
Gonzaga vs. Filipović
UFC 70
Gabriel Gonzaga wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Apr 2007
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30
Huerta vs. Garcia
UFC 69
Roger Huerta wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2007
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32
Burkman vs. Hazelett
The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale
Dustin Hazelett wins via Submission, Armbar Jun 2008
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33
Heath vs. Boetsch
UFC 81
Tim Boetsch wins via KO/TKO, Slam and Punches Feb 2008
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34
Barboza vs. Etim
UFC 142
Edson Barboza wins via KO/TKO, Wheel Kick Jan 2012
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36
St-Pierre vs. Penn I
UFC 58
Georges St-Pierre wins via Decision, Split Mar 2006
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35
Nogueira vs. Filipović
Pride Final Conflict 2003
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira wins via Submission, Armbar Nov 2003
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37
Liddell vs. Ortiz I
UFC 47
Chuck Liddell wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2004
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38
Liddell vs. Couture II
UFC 52
Chuck Liddell wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2005
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