4. UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2
The UFC’s 100th numbered show was always going to be something big, and it certainly delivered.
[autotag]Brock Lesnar[/autotag]’s demolition of Frank Mir, his foaming-mouthed rant through the cage, and his memorable post-fight interview were enough to generate headlines for days, but that was just one story on a night packed with drama.
Georges St-Pierre demonstrated his greatness with another virtuoso performance, while Dan Henderson scored the most replayed knockout in UFC history as he abruptly ended his TUF rivalry with Michael Bisping.
The rest of the card featured a host of big names, too. Japanese legend Yoshihiro Akiyama kicked off the pay-per-view, while Mark “The Hammer” Coleman took on Stephan Bonnar in a light heavyweight battle of the generations.
There was even a young light heavyweight making his third UFC appearance by the name of Jon Jones.
It was a huge night at the Mandalay Bay, and it saw the UFC level up with its biggest event to that point. UFC 100 set the bar for the big shows that came in the years that followed, as some of the biggest stars in the sport showed up and showed out in Las Vegas.
Next up: The UFC turns it up to 11 as Conor strikes gold.