I'd agree with some ppl in this thread stating that when GSP, Silva, and BJ were all in their prime was some amazing years. Like 2008-2009ish.
Also, back when Chuck, Hughes, and Franklin were all ruling their divisions coupled with everything that was happening over in pride during those days with Champions and superstars such as Wand, Rampage, both Nogs, Cro Cop, Fedor, Shogun, Hendo, and Saku just to name a few was something to behold. MMA in that time was just blossoming and for me it was wayyyyy more exciting than this WWF style UFC that we're seeing these days.
It's still fun but everyone trying to copy Conor and his trash talking is just getting lame.