What has been the most “perfect” mma card?

[Martialarts123]

I’ve compiled a list of near perfect mma events, top to bottom. Some things I’ve considered include: quality of fights/names, magnitude of event, memorability. What do you all think has been the most perfect event thus far?


UFC 189

UFC 199

Pride 33

UFC 217

UFC 178

UFC 205

UFC 194

UFC 218

UFC 204

UFC 84

UFC Fight Night 26

UFC 187

UFC 146

UFC 200

 

[BC]

I’ll 139, 117, 132 to that list off the top of dome.

132 had a streak of sick finishes, Guillard vs Roller, RDA vs Uncle Grandpa GSots, Condit vs the dong, and Tito submitting Bader with his back against the wall, plus Dom Cruz vs Faber 2 was a dope fight.

 

[BC]

I’ll 139, 117, 132 to that list off the top of dome.

132 had a streak of sick finishes, Guillard vs Roller, RDA vs Uncle Grandpa GSots, Condit vs the dong, and Tito submitting Bader with his back against the wall, plus Dom Cruz vs Faber 2 was a dope fight.

Wand vs Leben never happened so I didn’t mention that btw.

 

[Newave]

I think 217 has to be my favorite. The WMMA fight had two of the most skilled women in the sport with a upset ko of the reigning champ, the Cody TJ fight with the crazy saved by the bell and then second round come back, and then the GOAT coming back after 4 years off to take a belt in a higher weight class by knock out. I don’t think any night will ever top that.

 

[Sansnom]

UFC 224

 

[ThinkBig500]

100

116

 

[2004 account]

You asked for the perfect mma card and then listed only ufc cards?

There have been some pride cards, especially the gran prix cards that should be considered up there imo.

 

[Martialarts123]

You asked for the perfect mma card and then listed only ufc cards?

There have been some pride cards, especially the gran prix cards that should be considered up there imo.

Pride 33 and FC2005 for sure

 

[BrookinsFan]

Are we talking about stacked on paper? Or how the fight cards themselves played out?

Because if it's the latter, the answer is UFC 189 and it isn't even close. That is one of the greatest nights of violence I was lucky enough to have the pleasure and disposable income to enjoy.

EDIT: LOOK AT ALL THE BLOOD ON THE FLOOR

 

[beephin]

UFC 199..... cause I was there.




Honorable mention:
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson

12 fights total, 10 finishes (1 injury)

Middleweight Dan Henderson def. Tim Boetsch KO (punches) 1 0:28
Heavyweight Ben Rothwell def. Matt Mitrione Submission (guillotine choke) 1 1:54
Catchweight (159.5 lbs) Dustin Poirier def. Yancy Medeiros TKO (body kick and punches) 1 2:38
Featherweight Brian Ortega def. Thiago Tavares TKO (punches) 3 4:10
Bantamweight Anthony Birchak def. Joe Soto KO (punches) 1 1:37
Bantamweight Francisco Rivera def. Alex Caceres KO (punches) 1 0:21
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)

Heavyweight Shawn Jordan def. Derrick Lewis TKO (hook kick and punches) 2 0:48
Welterweight Omari Akhmedov def. Brian Ebersole TKO (knee injury) 1 5:00
Lightweight Chris Wade def. Christos Giagos Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Joe Proctor def. Justin Edwards Technical Submission (guillotine choke) 3 4:58
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Middleweight Jake Collier def. Ricardo Abreu Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (137 lbs) José Alberto Quiñónez def. Leonardo Morales Submission (rear-naked choke)


Another example of never judge a card just by the names. Card was siiiiick. Seeing Hendo get a finish is always fun.

 

[Bouboumaster]

UFC 100 and UFC 217

 

[elwoood11]

UFC 225

 

[John makfresshi]

Ufc 40. Lots of super solid fights. The tito walk. All finishes. Tons of superstars

 

[Martialarts123]

UFC 225

Praying it delivers

 

[Gyro]

UFC 116 had a bunch of sick fights

 

[Joseph_McBride]

-Pride 2004 total elimination
-Pride Critical Countdown 2004
-Pride 25
-Pride Total Elimination 2003
-Pride 10
-Pride Critical Countdown 2005
-Pride Final Conflict 2005
-Pride 33

I think I may need to get FightPass now just thinking about all those great pride cards.

 

[tramendous]

 

[Brom Bones]

It honestly HAS to be a Pride event because they always put all their top guys on huge super shows, something the UFC has been hesitant to do, outside of a few here and there (100, 200, 205, etc.).

Also, Pride always seemed to show more fights and less bullshit between fights, crazy intro notwithstanding. Honestly a bit disappointed you ONLY put one on the list (which means you're at least familiar with them). The 1st one that comes to mind for me:

Pride Final Conflict 2005

Any of their Final Conflicts, to tell the truth were awesome. Honorable mention to Ultimate Ultimate '96.

 

[Kaveman13]

You asked for the perfect mma card and then listed only ufc cards?

There have been some pride cards, especially the gran prix cards that should be considered up there imo.

He listed pride 33

 

[Martialarts123]

-Pride 2004 total elimination
-Pride Critical Countdown 2004
-Pride 25
-Pride Total Elimination 2003
-Pride 10
-Pride Critical Countdown 2005
-Pride Final Conflict 2005
-Pride 33

I think I may need to get FightPass now just thinking about all those great pride cards.

Great choices