My Favorite Year in MMA (2009)

[Ice Hotel]

Obvious answer

 

[rzaraze]

Wow that is a great year in hindsight. I gotta with Fedor vs Arlovski because of what that meant. Hendo vs Bisping was one of the most satisfying fights to watch. That one really put the H-Bomb on the map.

I would be interested in seeing a list like this for every year. It brought back a lot of memories. Good post. Thanks for putting in the effort.

 

[Frank McEdgar]

Fedor-Andrei

Then vote for it

 

[AC1D1K]

Thresd starter was close , however the correct answer is 2006 , 2007 or 2008.

 

[GIBLERTBAPTISTA]

Nog vs Randy for sure. Both guys had lost a step at that point, but still put on one of the best HW fights of all time.

 

[Sweater of AV]

Then vote for it

It's ok. Confirmation is unnecessary

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

Rizzo vs Barnett 2001.

 

[Gamer007]

Good times

I always find it funny how Andy and Fedor were clearly the #1 and #2 of MMA back then, fast forward a bit and they're disrespected and neither is even considered the GOAT by the majority of fans.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Where's the Coors Light comment?

 

[Blayt7hh]

Wow, that was an amazing year

 

[Hotei]

God, all this happened in 2009??? Thats crazy.

Yeah, people argue MMA is better than ever and complainers are just on a nostalgia trip...but then you go back and you actually look at the fights and LOL.

 

[GoodBadHBK]

Where's the Coors Light comment?

I was thinking the same thing, that's Coors Light because Bud Lite won't pay me anything.

 

[SuperDiazBros]

yup this was the year that converted me into a hardcore. UFN 19 Diaz vs Guillard to be exact.

-Quarry vs Credeur was an all out brawl probably shortening both careers.
-Condit vs Ellenberger was a cool styles clash between what I saw as two new school guys. (my vote)
-Maynard did his thing, but at the time his wrestling was something to behold. Went in hyped on Huerta.
-Gritty Diaz-esque performance. Nate took an early whooping but bounced back.

Follow that up with a card full of finishes in UFC 103, a technical masterpiece in Machida/Shogun, and the last time BJ Penn truly looked amazing. Can't forget Jones murdering Matt Hamill and the one "L".

Wish I was around in the beginning, but better late than never with 2009.

 

[HuskySamoan]

The Year: 2009

My Favorite Fights

10. Rich Franklin vs Wanderlei Silva (Wands last fight with his normal face)
9. Fedor Emelianenko vs Andri Arlovski
8. Fedor Emelianenko vs Brett Rogers
7. Mauricio Rua vs Chuck Liddell
6. Diego Sanchez vs Clay Guida
5. Jake Ellenberger vs Carlos Condit
4. Dan Henderson vs Michael Bisping
3. Antonio Nogueira vs Randy Couture
2. Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffen
1. Mauricio Rua vs Lyoto Machida

Between 2009 and 2011 I enjoyed those 2 years the most. What about you?

In b 4 everyone says 2005. This was the year I started watching TUF on Spike because it was after WWF. I would watch old fights on tv and whatever aired live on tv but never the PPVs until 09.

I started watching around Cro Cop vs Fedor and TUF 2, as a kid Fedor and Rashad were two of my favorite fighters. 2009 was also when I started watching PPVs live (learned about finding streams). So many of the fights you listed I remember watching Jesus....Im old.

 

[315MMAFighter]

The Year: 2009

My Favorite Fights

10. Rich Franklin vs Wanderlei Silva (Wands last fight with his normal face)
9. Fedor Emelianenko vs Andri Arlovski
8. Fedor Emelianenko vs Brett Rogers
7. Mauricio Rua vs Chuck Liddell
6. Diego Sanchez vs Clay Guida
5. Jake Ellenberger vs Carlos Condit
4. Dan Henderson vs Michael Bisping
3. Antonio Nogueira vs Randy Couture
2. Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffen
1. Mauricio Rua vs Lyoto Machida

Between 2009 and 2011 I enjoyed those 2 years the most. What about you?

In b 4 everyone says 2005. This was the year I started watching TUF on Spike because it was after WWF. I would watch old fights on tv and whatever aired live on tv but never the PPVs until 09.

I remember 2005-06 cus Pride had some sick ass fights back then

 

[Bouboumaster]

I was thinking the same thing, that's Coors Light because Bud Lite won't pay me anything.

Legend lol
Best post fight interview ever

 

[tucan89]

Got go with the double GOAT instant KO

Wow #boycottaffliction

 

[dog y]

Holy shit, what a year.
That's why I finally stopped lurking and created my account.
Need more votes. Like 8.

 

[Mangar]

Guida vs Sanzhez for me, what a fight !

 

[TheBigJuicyGuy]

2009 was a fine year to be an MMA fan. That is a great list you compiled there TS Respect.