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Outside of the UFC and PRIDE, how would you rank the rest of the promotions historically? I'm talking about legacy, influence, affluence, etc.
Here's mine.
1. Strikeforce- Produced some of the the greatest fights, champions and an amazing HW tourney, before folding into the UFC
2. Bellator- Slightly behind Strikeforce, as I don't think the influence or fights were as captivating
3. WEC- The first organization that really showcased lower weight class talent on the main stage. Produced great smaller fighters
4. King of the Cage- Controversial choice probably, but it's been around forever and has acted as a huge feeder organization. The list of talent that came from KOTC is amazing
5. Dream- The PRIDE follow up. Not nearly as important but still a great organization with great fighters
6. EliteXC- Only including this one bc. of impact. It was short lived but produced Kimbo, a record setting audience for mainstream television and was (i believe) the first broadcast on a major network
7. Affliction- Only two shows, but still stands as legendary for who fought. There was a moment in time where it seemed like it would be huge
8. RIZIN- Mainly here for longevity, keeping Japanese MMA alive. You could argue Sengoku but that organization didn't last too long
9. PFL/WSOF- Now the second biggest organization
10. ONE- I know this one's controversial as they probably have the biggest global footprint, but I don't know how much of an impact they've had outside of very specific markets. Some people might have this as number 2 or 3.
11. KSW- Poland's premier organization. MMA is huge here.
12. M-1 Global- For many years the leader in Russian MMA
Here's mine.
1. Strikeforce- Produced some of the the greatest fights, champions and an amazing HW tourney, before folding into the UFC
2. Bellator- Slightly behind Strikeforce, as I don't think the influence or fights were as captivating
3. WEC- The first organization that really showcased lower weight class talent on the main stage. Produced great smaller fighters
4. King of the Cage- Controversial choice probably, but it's been around forever and has acted as a huge feeder organization. The list of talent that came from KOTC is amazing
5. Dream- The PRIDE follow up. Not nearly as important but still a great organization with great fighters
6. EliteXC- Only including this one bc. of impact. It was short lived but produced Kimbo, a record setting audience for mainstream television and was (i believe) the first broadcast on a major network
7. Affliction- Only two shows, but still stands as legendary for who fought. There was a moment in time where it seemed like it would be huge
8. RIZIN- Mainly here for longevity, keeping Japanese MMA alive. You could argue Sengoku but that organization didn't last too long
9. PFL/WSOF- Now the second biggest organization
10. ONE- I know this one's controversial as they probably have the biggest global footprint, but I don't know how much of an impact they've had outside of very specific markets. Some people might have this as number 2 or 3.
11. KSW- Poland's premier organization. MMA is huge here.
12. M-1 Global- For many years the leader in Russian MMA
