http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/1/ ... ears-21710Financially and functionally, the mixed martial arts scene of the 1990s had the organization of an upended wastebasket. There are moments valued with nostalgia -- if you need a remedial course on Royce Gracie’s influence or the proliferation of opposing styles, grab a book -- but on the whole, it was just one big experimental phase, with everyone searching for the sense in a superficially disgusting sport. To stage a show without being chased out of town or arrested was considered an achievement. This is not an environment that thrives on survival, not invention........
The 10 stories that mattered most:10. The New Year’s Eve Wars in Japan (2001-Present)
9. Gina Carano (2007-Present)
8. The Death of Evan Tanner (2008)
7. Lee Murray (2002-Present)
6. The Irony of ‘Rampage’ (2008)
5. The Death of Sam Vasquez (2007)
4. Mark Kerr (2001)
3. Bob Sapp (2002-2009)
2. The Death of Pride (2007)
1. Nevada (2001)See the article for details on each story.
Do you agree with the list? Think of any others that should be in there?
