“Styles make fights.'' This is the mantra of the UFC throughout their 28-year history as they promote the continuous rise of mixed martial arts. Pairing up the top fighters in their roster with the same or different fighting styles made a lot of intriguing matchups throughout the years and promoted a thrilling chance in the UFC odds.
It produced memorable bouts to which fight fans enjoyed and gave them the opportunity to bet on the MMA odds, although some were better than others. We will take a short trip down memory lane and reminisce about the best fights we've ever witnessed inside the Octagon.
Stephen Bonnar versus Forrest Griffin – TUF Finale, April 2005
This fight between Bonnar and Griffin was seen as the godfather of the modern UFC as it was the jumping board to launch the UFC and maybe the whole of MMA to a different level. Thanks to the non-stop action throughout three rounds in the first finale of The Ultimate Fighter, the promotion got the attention of fight fans. In the end, Griffin got the best out of Bonnar and bagged the six-figure UFC contract.