The fight between Gina Carano and Cyborg Santos was the biggest in female mixed martial arts history, but will it always be considered as such? While it is true that there are no more recognized female MMA athletes than the aforementioned pair, many seem to think that the talent pool ends outside of them, a notion with which I certainly disagree.
Alright, no rest for the wicked as we're back today counting down fights 15 to 6 in the list.
If you read the first part (which conveniently, you can check out here) then you'll know that my inspiration to create a list of what I felt were the greatest 100 fights in UFC history came directly from the UFC's idea to do the same. I felt that even before voting took place, the selection process overlooked a great deal of UFC history, and that newer fans may have missed out on some great fights that they'd never seen or heard of.
The exclusion of almost anything prior to Zuffa's purchase of the UFC was especially apparent, and was the impetus for me to create a list exclusively focusing on that time period, prior to unveiling my list of the 100 Greatest Fights in UFC history. So without further ado, fights 15-6:
You read that title correctly. I consider myself a conscientious objector to the list that the UFC recently compiled and passed off as its ‘Ultimate 100 Fights’. I object on behalf of the MMA community to a list that should be considered morally repugnant to all fans of the sport of MMA. There were so many things that made that list an absolute shell of what it could have been. Obviously Dana White’s personal feelings played a role (as no Frank Shamrock or Tito Ortiz victories were included), and obviously the show was used as a way to further advertise the present day UFC brand (which is the only explanation for Lesnar/Mir 1 and Silva/Franklin 1 & 2, among others, being anywhere near the top 10 of what should have been a storied list).
Tonight at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Strikeforce brings to us one of the best cards of the year featuring three title fights, which would have been four had it not been for Nick Diaz’s love affair with Mary Jane taking precedence over his career. Anyway, here’s the forecast for an evening we’re all eagerly anticipating!
Tonight at 9pm, from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles will take place, bringing us yet another exciting night of fights. Joining me on the panel today are Jack Barrington, Jamie Hughes, and "Baby Face" Brad Taschuk. Check out our forecast to see who will reign supreme in tonight’s event!
