We will ever see another "golden" Era again?

[xMsBarnez]

The question of whether we will ever see another era with champions of Silva, GSP, Fedor and Jones simultaneously is intriguing and reflects the evolving landscape of MMA. Each of these fighters not only dominated their divisions but also transcended the sport with their skills, charisma, and impact on the UFC's global appeal.

However, predicting another simultaneous reign of champions of their caliber is challenging. MMA has evolved significantly since their prime years, with new talents emerging across different weight classes. The sport's competitive nature and the depth of talent make it difficult for any single fighter to achieve the level of dominance that Silva, GSP, and Jones exhibited simultaneously.

Do you guys think We will ever see 3-4 Champs with over 10 title defences at once again?

 

[Haj01]

Tis possible. But I don't know when. I hope soon.

 

[BluntForceTrama]

Why think about such negativity

I like our chances

 

[-Sideways-]

For me, the golden era isn't about title defenses, it's about the number of big names/stars competing.

UFC just doesn't have that anymore.

 

[JakePaulMMA]

All of that happened during that Gladiator introduction phase of the UFC. I stopped watching ufc entirety once they took that away.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

I think it's much harder to be a dominant champion than it used to be so probably not.

 

[Tweak896]

I dunno, maybe when scientists can make PEDs that are undifferentiated from natural human processes, and everyone starts to be able to use something safely. I hope I'm wrong, but it just seems like the golden era was pre usada because of peds.

 

[Iroh]

I'm more worried about the pointless titleshots and the intricacies of details of maneuvres of Dana White privilege that we don't even know the names of yet.

Not that worried about dominant champs. I don't tend to cling to the past.

 

[Brigfa2]

We are in the Palladium era so who cares

 

[ferrisjso]

No because that golden era came in the whole "getting credibility phase" of the business. Now that the UFCs brand has mainstream acceptance and your average person on the street equates it with MMA they will not break the bank to have the sort of roster the UFC had during the "golden age". Instead they are looking to fill out the roster with cheap DWCS talent. Hence why all the good fighters win streaks are getting longer, the UFC is slowly morphing into boxing but with 1 main promoter.

 

[Ludwig von Mises]

The sport used to be about the fighters. Now it's about the UFC corporate brand expansion. The talent in the most important divisions: MW, LHW and HW is worse than its been in 10 years (at MW) and worse than its been in 15-20 years at LHW and HW. The normies are too dumb to tell the difference and UFC is making more money than ever.

 

[TheMadHatter]

This was it, we didnt know how lucky we were to witness it live at the time

 

[SamuraiBro]

I dunno, maybe when scientists can make PEDs that are undifferentiated from natural human processes, and everyone starts to be able to use something safely. I hope I'm wrong, but it just seems like the golden era was pre usada because of peds.

Scientists can already do that and athletes are taking them (in the ufc), problem is they’re not as talented so the PED’s can only do so much.

 

[chinarice]

The sport used to be about the fighters. Now it's about the UFC corporate brand expansion. The talent in the most important divisions: MW, LHW and HW is worse than its been in 10 years (at MW) and worse than its been in 15-20 years at LHW and HW. The normies are too dumb to tell the difference and UFC is making more money than ever.

Broooooooo!!! That evolution! None of the best fighters from then would even be ranked top1000 today!! HUUUUUUUURKA DURRRRRKA!

 

[World eater]

The way mma is shaping, perhaps, but unlikely. The guys just prepare for too long. Camps, hard weight cuts, more well-rounded fighters bla, bla, bla. Tournaments can’t be sanctioned anymore, fighters can’t fight 5 times per year due to substance testing etc. We will certainly see dominant champions, but I’m not holding my breath for another GSP or Fedor. And I’m fine with it tbh.

 

[JustforBROCK]

Not as long as Dana White is involved in the UFC.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Noooo.

UFC's peak was when they didn't had rankings and dominant champions.
Contenders had to have a good/great winning streak to derserve a title shot.
Also didn't had a card every other weekend,
Cards were fucking stacked back then.

When JBJ, Silva, GSP, Penn, Aldo were champ.

 

[FEDORGOATPRIDE15-0]

The question of whether we will ever see another era with champions of Silva, GSP, Fedor and Jones simultaneously is intriguing and reflects the evolving landscape of MMA. Each of these fighters not only dominated their divisions but also transcended the sport with their skills, charisma, and impact on the UFC's global appeal.

However, predicting another simultaneous reign of champions of their caliber is challenging. MMA has evolved significantly since their prime years, with new talents emerging across different weight classes. The sport's competitive nature and the depth of talent make it difficult for any single fighter to achieve the level of dominance that Silva, GSP, and Jones exhibited simultaneously.

Do you guys think We will ever see 3-4 Champs with over 10 title defences at once again?

First off Jones and silver are PED CHEATS, you didn't, mention Mighty Mouse who is better then both, and you forgot Fedor Emelianenkos run, he's the GOAT.

 

[jx820]

they will not break the bank to have the sort of roster the UFC had during the "golden age". Instead they are looking to fill out the roster with cheap DWCS talent.

I remember when this trope was about TUF and how all the TUF Noobs didn't understand how weak the roster was.

Everything old is new again eventually

 

[orca]

First off Jones and silver are PED CHEATS, you didn't, mention Mighty Mouse who is better then both, and you forgot Fedor Emelianenkos run, he's the GOAT.

fedor lost left and right in a drug testing org
thats weird.
also 41 year old stipe wont lose to oldman hendo
theres levels to this

look at fedors resume
kinda resembles khabib right?
90 percent no names