9. QUINTET Ultra
After all those finishes – and all that blood – at Cage Warriors 106, you’ll probably be looking for a change of pace, and our penultimate pick is just what the doctor ordered.
QUINTET Ultra took place two days before UFC 245 in December 2019, as teams representing the UFC, WEC, PRIDE and Strikeforce converged on the mats at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas.
Fans (and a handful of members of the MMA Junkie team) watched as a host of stars past and present battled it out in a good-spirited elimination grappling tournament that served up entertainment galore, as well as some unusual size and style matchups you won’t ever see inside the octagon.
The teams were all in relaxed mood heading into the event, but once the action on the mats got underway the competitive juices soon started to flow as the four teams put on a show for the fans.
Packed with nostalgia and plenty of entertainment, QUINTET Ultra was one of the most fun events I attended in 2019. If you haven’t watched it before, you’re in for a treat.
Next up: Crowning the “BMF” in The Big Apple.