it really is not up for discussion.
+ OPEN WEIGHT tournaments
+ No manlet weight classes
+ 10 minute first rounds
+ YELLOW cards for stalling
+ ENTIRE fight judged as a whole.
+ Multiple tournaments a year per weight class
+ Unbelievable production value
+ NO WOMENS mma
+ 6 oz MMA gloves that stopped eye pokes
+ GYM rivalries. Chute Boxe vs BTT, Saku vs the Gracies
+ Soccer kicks
+ Knees on the ground
+ Beautiful White Ring that had class
+ 50,000 plus stadium shows.
+ Unbelievable announcers
+ Fighters had REAL back stories that you cared about.
+ Steroids were legal for all. not just for some
+ Paid in cash tax free in the locker room
+ UNREAL event posters
REAL MMA died in 2007