What happened: Santos and Carano changed the trajectory of women’s MMA with one fight.īottom line: Nearly 14,000 people came to HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, and another half-million watched on Showtime to see Gina Carano and Cris "Cyborg" Santos battle for a Strikeforce event - the first time an MMA event was headlined by two women.įans were treated to a masterful display of fighting by both. Gina Carano and Cris 'Cyborg' Santos Put Women's MMA on the Map Cris "Cyborg" Santos, left, and Gina Carano, right.įighters: Gina Carano and Cris "Cyborg" Santos Simmons was charged with using abusive words and behavior. He hit Simmons with a flying, kung-fu kick and a flurry of punches.Ĭantona was suspended and fined but managed to get a two-week prison sentence for the fight overturned. What happened: United star Cantona, sent off for a red card against Crystal Palace, crossed paths with Palace fan Matthew Simmons on his way to the showers.īottom line: Cantona’s story, backed up by fans in the area, was that Simmons ran down to hurl racial insults at him (he’s French), and Cantona snapped. Eric Cantona Kung-Fu Kicks a Fanįighters: Manchester United forward Eric Cantona Roy rallied from his back to an upright position and ripped Osgood’s jersey off as he peppered him with punches to the face. This was as good a goalie fight as anyone has ever seen on the ice. What happened: Two of the better goalies of their generations squared off for a fight.īottom line: You know an NHL fight - any hockey fight for that matter - has gone off the rails when the goalies come out to fight each other.Īnd when they’re bona fide stars, as in the case of Colorado’s Patrick Roy and Detroit’s Chris Osgood, it’s an even rarer sight. Goalies Patrick Roy and Chris Osgood Turn Into Gladiators Patrick Roy, left, and Chris Osgood.įighters: Colorado Avalanche goalie Patrick Roy and Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood These are the most brutal fights in sports history. We remember the worst moments, and we remember them for their infamy. But it also can stir up something that’s ugly, scary and violent.Īcross the sports spectrum, savage incidents have become markers of time just like wins and losses. Most Brutal Fights in Sports History Thomas "Hitman" Hearns after being knocked out by Marvelous Marvin Hagler in 1985.Ĭompetition can bring out the best in athletes. Competition can bring out the best in athletes.
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