So I was sitting around yesterday thinking, man, I really wanna watch some gnarly UFC fights tonight. Like proper bloody, makes-you-squirm-in-your-seat type shit. Figured other folks might want recommendations too, so here’s how I went digging.
Starting My Search
First thing I did? Typed “ufc bloodiest fights” right into Google. Simple as that. Didn’t overthink it. Instantly got bombarded with forums and listicles – kinda overwhelming actually. Scrolled through Reddit threads where hardcore fans were arguing about what counts as “gory.” Some dude said a little nosebleed doesn’t cut it, needs arterial spray or visible bone. Jesus.
Then I remembered how Dana White always hypes up brutal fights on ESPN interviews. Pulled up some old clips of him talking about wars where fighters looked like they walked through a meat grinder. Took notes on every match he mentioned with that evil grin of his.
Cross-Referencing Madness
Found eight different “TOP 10 BLOODIEST” lists across combat sites. Problem? Half of ’em listed totally different fights! One site swore by some obscure 2009 prelim, another only cared about main events. Had to cross-check like I was doing damn homework. Made a spreadsheet like a nerd – fight date, fighters, blood descriptions. Almost gave up when I realized I’d spent 45 minutes just on Forrest Griffin fights.
Finally decided to trust only fights mentioned on at least three different lists. Watched highlights on the official UFC channel to verify – no way I’m taking some rando’s word about blood volume.
Verifying the Carnage
Checked medical suspensions too. If a dude got medically suspended for deep lacerations? Instant shortlist. Dug deeper into fighter interviews post-fight. Rory MacDonald describing how his own blood kept getting in his mouth during that Lawler war? Sold.
Skipped fights where blood came from quick stoppages. Wanted sustained brutality. Had to see that canvas turning crimson while they’re still swinging. Nate Diaz fights always deliver there – dude bleeds like a broken faucet but keeps trash talking.
The Final Bloodbath List
After all that? My personal top gory must-watches:
- Lawler vs MacDonald 2 (2015) – Literal puddles. Rory’s nose exploded in round 3.
- Sanchez vs Melendez (2013) – Diego looked like a zombie extra from Walking Dead
- Griffin vs Bonnar 1 (2005) – OG bloodfest that made UFC famous
- Texeira vs Prochazka (2022) – Recent one. Stitches bursting open mid-fight
- Diaz vs McGregor 1 (2016) – Nate’s face leaking everywhere during that choke
Honorable mention to any Ferguson fight. Tony “Bleeds on Purpose” Ferguson probably cuts himself before walking out.
Watching Disclaimers
Tried binge-watching my final list last night. Bad idea. After Lawler-MacDonald, my girlfriend walked in during round 4 and almost puked. Lesson learned: snack breaks essential between bouts. Maybe skip the spaghetti dinner while viewing.
