In an effort to bring more attention to the global stage of mixed martial arts, this list does not focus on major North American-based promotions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator MMA and the World Series of Fighting.
The mere mention of their iconic nicknames evokes images of yesteryear and turns even the heartiest of men nostalgic: “Cro Cop” and “The Axe Murderer.”
Mirko Filipovic and Wanderlei Silva will meet for a third time when they lock horns in the 2016 Rizin Fighting Federation open weight grand prix quarterfinals at Rizin 3 on Dec.