Besides Nate vs Conor,whats your favorite instance of someone stepping up on short notice,and why?

[HHJ]

Hunt vs Wand stands out to me. Its a fight that probably wouldnt have happened normally,and it was actually a classic fight. It also showcased Wanderlei's bravery (and love of money) as its the second time he fought a k-1 top shelf fighter,and he wasnt afraid to throw hands on him...and he was supposed to fight Sakuraba,you couldnt find a more different opponent in mark hunt. Bisping Rockhold is another one.

 

[ElCasca]

GOATspider vs Cormier

 

[Tamriel Terror]

Left Hook Larry stepping up to fight Rockhold and beating him so badly he turned to modeling and evolved into rocksalt

 

[wilKO]

Bisping vs Rocksalt because

Thanks buddeh

 

[KONE]

Bisping/Rockhold 2

 

[BigMuffler]

King Ping.

 

[bubby]

Bisping vs rockhold was hilarious, even though bisping is the weakest champion ever and it makes the division look like shit.

 

[batafrak]

GOATspider vs Cormier

Rolled into Vegas, fought, made $600K, rolled out.

The loss really did nothing good or bad to his career given the circumstances. That's how it's done!

 

[HHJ]

GOATspider vs Cormier

It was a very brave move,and erased some of the stain from the last few fights he had.

 

[KONE]

Bisping vs Rocksalt because

Thanks buddeh

"I'll beat you with one leg"

"I'll crawl in there and still beat you"

"I'm gonna retire you"

*a few moments later*

 

[JayPettryMMA]

In recent memory not including Bisping. His fight with Ferguson was a blast.

 

[ElCasca]

Rolled into Vegas, fought, made $600K, rolled out.

The loss really did nothing good or bad to his career given the circumstances. That's how it's done!

On 2 days notice against a top 5 p4p on the division above
It doesn't get more ballsy than that

 

[IrisHandGrenade]

Gotta go with Leben stepping up to fight Sexyama 3 weeks after he beat Aaron Simpson, pulling off the come-from-behind 3rd round submission win

 

[Eater of Souls]

Rolled into Vegas, fought, made $600K, rolled out.

The loss really did nothing good or bad to his career given the circumstances. That's how it's done!

Yeah, and was amazing when you consider Anderson had all of two days notice and fought the champ of a heavier weight class.

 

[wilKO]

"I'll beat you with one leg"

"I'll crawl in there and still beat you"

"I'm gonna retire you"

*a few moments later*

It was beautiful. That post fight press conference was amazing. Bisping is so humble.

 

[HHJ]

Gotta go with Leben stepping up to fight Sexyama 3 weeks after he beat Aaron Simpson, pulling off the come-from-behind 3rd round submission win

*2 weeks

 

[chrass]

S

Hunt vs Wand stands out to me. Its a fight that probably wouldnt have happened normally,and it was actually a classic fight. It also showcased Wanderlei's bravery (and love of money) as its the second time he fought a k-1 top shelf fighter,and he wasnt afraid to throw hands on him...and he was supposed to fight Sakuraba,you couldnt find a more different opponent in mark hunt. Bisping Rockhold is another one.

Silva Bonnar was good just how silva played with him made it better

 

[Bradstones]

Cerrone always steps in to fight on short notice

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

Couture vs Chuck 1 , it was hilarious and awesome at the time to see the ass whooping Couture gave Liddell. If you remember UFC 43 was supposed to be Liddell vs Tito.. but Tito didn't sign the contract and wanted more moneys and other things, so Randy came in late and proceeded to give Chuck a beatdown.

 

[n.diazismylife1999]

"I'll beat you with one leg"

"I'll crawl in there and still beat you"

"I'm gonna retire you"

*a few moments later*

Rockhold's expression is priceless