5 MMA fights that were reminiscent of ECW's brutality

#2 Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral vs David Heath

The madness that transpired during the course of this match is typically reminiscent of the ‘anything goes 24/7’ hardcore match scenario that dominated the Extreme Championship Wrestling and later, the World Wrestling Entertainment.

Babalu known for his sublime groundwork skills faced off against David Heath at UFC 74. In the first few seconds of the match, Babalu took the fight to the ground after a clean takedown.

A brutal display of ground and pound by Babalu quickly shifted the momentum in his favour and Heath’s efforts to hold the fort were in vain. Babalu, known for his quick hands and legs, lodged himself atop Heath and continued the onslaught, resulting in heavy bloodshed. What made this match more extreme is Babalu’s refusal to let go of Heath even after forcing him to tap out to an anaconda choke!