So far the only ESPN 30 for 30 TV episode about the sport of MMA is the Chuck v Tito one from 2019. If another one is produced the topic will probably be within the UFC because of the partnership but maybe they could cover other promotions.
A few that I’d like to see – an in depth look at Affliction going under – Pride FC and their possible fight fixing, organized crime connections, etc… – DC vs Jones Rivalry (although a bit too similar to Chuck v Tito) -Putting together, falling apart, and trying to salvage UFC 200 – RhondaMania and the creation of the women’s divisions – Skrap pack – American Top Team and Blackzilians
Individual Fighters – BJ Penn – Matt Hughes – Jon Jones – Diego Sanchez -Vitor Belfort – Mark Kerr (What happened to The Rocks movie about him that was announced at UFC 244?) – Brock Lesnar ( who probably will at some point, dude became a NCAA champ, UFC champ, briefly NFL lineman, and one of the biggest WWE stars all within a decade)
I know that some of these have already been covered in depth by sources other than ESPN, and ESPN has also done e60 episodes about other fighters but personally 30 for 30 documentaries are some of my favorites that I can watch no matter how much a know or care about a sport. I think it would be cool if these stories were shared on a mainstream platform as such.
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