Hey, you remember that guy? Cool fighters of the past.

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TheRationalRedditor: Jul 17, 2000; WHO ABUSED HIM. WHO ABUSED THE BOY.

LeftistMuslimObama posted:

These days he passes his time running his own gym and fight promotion in Canada. His career stands as a reminder both of the things we've lost and the things we've gained in MMA. He had few boring fights, owing partially to the less well-rounded nature of fighters of the time. I'm a little sad that we don't have guys with 80% sub rates any more, but we now have a sport where a decent number of guys in the UFC are well-rounded enough to show good technique at all aspects of the sport. Unless you like heavyweights.

Good summary, I didn't know about where MacDonald is now, he was cool while he lasted. The relative competition levels of this sport are nearly impossible to pin down because a single notable figure can embody an entire style, approach and discipline for a significant period of time but then be surpassed and virtually forgetten. I started following the UFC around their big media gamble circa the original TUF, and holy gently caress did they never shut the hell up about Pat Miletich at the time.

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TheRationalRedditor: Jul 17, 2000; WHO ABUSED HIM. WHO ABUSED THE BOY.

colonel_korn posted:

This is still the greatest walk-off KO of all time. What's Hansen doing now?

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