It doesn't matter. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC/MMA Fights of the Year 2018 - Top 5 List. Edson Barboza-Paul Felder | Read: Family first for Barboza. Gaethje won both, here via TKO in the third round with leg kicks, of all things. Statement made. Stephens-Bermudez was an incredible back-and-forth affair. Each guy spent time on roller skates and rubber legs, with Arlovski putting Browne in trouble first before Hapa connected with a heres one for you, my friend shot that made Arlovski stagger and stumble around the cage. The buildup to this fight was long and oftenugly; even after it was over, the victor, Jon Jones couldnt help but get on the microphone and tell the crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena that he didnt like his vanquished opponent. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The winner gets all the attention in a fight, but without the loser, there is no fight. In 2015, the fight between Munhoz and Rivera didnt go as Munhoz has previously imagined. The violence had not yet begun. But Cormier came back and, after winning the first two rounds, gutted out at least one of the next two to earn a split decision victory. Lawler had retained his welterweight title at UFC 189 on July 11 in Las Vegas. Rousey was portrayed as a nearlymythical beast; a fighter whocouldnt lose; and a fighter whowouldnt lose. Who was most impressive in victory over the weekend? The next issue of Canucks Report will soon be in your inbox. 6-ranked fighter in the bantamweight division, while Aljamain Sterling was a 10-0 fighter on his way up. Pick 'Em & Fantasy Games - All the biggest upcoming MMA & Boxing fights - Create a free Tapology account to play. Over the next few days, Im going to be giving you my personal Top 5 lists of the fighters, knockouts, submissions, newcomers and moments that really stood out for me in 2015 in the UFC. On July 1, the UFC and the United States Anti-Doping Agency began a partnership that set up a drug-testing program for all UFC fighters. And though some fights featuring a spectacular and unorthodox technique end moments after that technique lands, as soon as Felder landed on the always tough Castillo, the Californian was out, with the subsequent fall to the canvas a mere formality. Sherdog.coms 2015 Event of the Year UFC 194. Following one of the most successful and engrossing years in the history of the UFC, the mixed martial arts promotion will look to keep building in 2022. At UFC 184, then-womens bantamweight champion, Rousey (pictured above), met No. It was electric right out of the gate and featured one of the coolest moments of the year when these two bloodied and battered warriors stood face-to-face for a couple seconds, neither giving an inch, at the close of the fourth round. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports. If you wantedto see two extremely large men try toknock each other out, then this wasthe fight for you in 2015. Mizuki Inoue -- Invicta FC 11, Vitaly Bigdash def. Dos Anjos was the UFC lightweight champion in 2015 and 2016. Something went wrong. The two bantamweights were going back and forth throughout their UFC 189 bout until Pickett tried a flying knee on Almeida that came up short. It always seemed to be a maneuver that an opponent could see coming, and even if they got hit with it, everything looked to be against it being a fight-ending technique. Damn if it wasnt entertaining as hell to watch Bochniak walk through everything Magomedsharipov could dredge up from that colossal armory of his, though. Thompson and Kevin Holland composed a symphony of punches, kicks, knees and elbows Both men took a huge beating. But Lawler-MacDonald was a step above, the kind of visceral, back-and-forth affair we'll be talking about for years to come. Luis Palomino, TKO, WSOF 19, March 28. Rory MacDonald kept his gaze squarely into Lawler's eyes. Edson Barboza -- TUF 22 Finale, L.C. /themes/custom/ufc/assets/img/default-hero.jpg, By Thomas Gerbasi - UFC.com Sure, the ordering is personal and there are some fights that you might have liked more than me (or vice versa), but for the most part, I think most people will agree that these were some of the best bouts of 2015 inside the Octagon. Here are all the UFC events and fights announced for the coming weeks and months (cards subject to change):. Lawler was in big trouble, but told McCarthy multiple times he was OK. MacDonald poured it on, but could not take the champion out. 2. 7 Andrei Arlovski-Travis Browne |WATCH ON FIGHT PASSWhat is there not to love about this fight? 41 UFC events in 2015 13 PPV events 22 FOX and FOX Sports 1 events combined 6 Namajunas vs. Much like Gustafssons championship fight with Jon Jones, this one was maligned heading into the cage and magical once the action got underway, as the Swedish challenger brought the very best out of Cormier in a way that no one else had in the past. This pairs first fight was a tense, technical affair that saw Romero start strong but fade down the stretch in the face of Whittakers superior standup and unwillingness to acknowledge his damaged knee. But when the title shot didnt come, The Answer one-upped his previous efforts with a single left hook that knocked Chad Mendes out earlier this month. WebDon't Miss Today Rodriguez vs. Torquato Invicta Live Fight @ https://youtu.be/HqQhRbteFUwIn one of the best fights of 2015 on AXS TV Fights, Andrea Below Black lists Fight Network's year-end breakdowns for 2015, with the submission of the year (Ronda Rousey's armbar of Cat Zingano at UFC 184) and theknockout of the year with (Conor McGregor's finish of Jose Aldo at UFC 194). Do UFC Fighters get Paid if They Lose? The short answer is yes. UFC fighters get paid a base salary for their fights no matter the outcome. However, there is a win bonus involved, which usually matches the base salary amount for the fight, so fighters are motivated to perform as well as possible and get that bonus. There wasn't a more exciting 4:40 in all of MMA this year. "He's tough as nails. Arlovski rocked Browne with a right hand and flurry in the first minute. Corey Andersons first pro loss was a painful one, mainly Immediately after the knockout, Stephens jumped out of the cage and shook the hand of UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta. Referee Mark Smith steps in with 24 seconds left in the best round of 2015. When the clock showed three minutes left in the round, Mizugaki spun and took top position, but in the transition Sterling was able to secure an arm-triangle choke from the bottom, forcing Mizugaki to tap. Unfortunately, referee Dan Miragliotta was not nearly as on the ball, and Souza was forced to crack the All-American a few more times to finally get the stoppage. 4 Paul Felder-Danny Castillo |WATCH ON FIGHT PASSOne of only a handful of fights in UFC history to end by way of a spinning backfist, Paul Felders finish of Danny Castillo was a no brainer for a spot on this list. Shahbazyan (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) is now based out of Las Vegas and has taken a year off to round out his skills. And oh, when it landed, you knew Bosse was out. The bell sounded to end the round. Dennis Bermudez, TKO, UFC 189, July 11. Lawler needed to finish and finish he did. Hideo Tokoro -- Bellator 135, Patricio Freire def. Zingano was mostly a loss for words, well except for one word in particular: That sums up losing as well as anyone ever has Below Black lists Fight Network's year-end breakdowns for 2015, with the submission of the year (Ronda Rousey's armbar of Cat Zingano at UFC 184) and our knockout of the year with (Conor McGregor's finish of Jose Aldo at UFC 194). 6 Stephen Thompson-Jake EllenbergerWhen Stephen Thompson needed a complete performance the most in his July bout against Jake Ellenberger, he delivered it. 2021 saw Conor Stephen Thompson still has life in MMA as he approaches his 40th birthday. Defense was merely a rumor in this fight -- as it was in the rematch six months later. An action fight with a sudden, out-of-nowhere finish. Thomas Almeida may not be a household name for UFC fans, but the 20-0 Brazilian is a fighter you should keep on your radar. Thats when MacDonald wobbled Lawler with a headkick and moved in for the kill, throwing everything he had, but Lawler tookthe onslaught and survived the round. A jumping knee -- straight up as Bermudez came in -- finished the deal at 0:32 of the third for Stephens. Id be down for 15 more minutes of this if theyre up for it. Lineker got the win with a guillotine choke after buzzing Rivera with one of several kill shots he launched in his opponents direction, proving that his power did carry over and the size different wasnt going to be an issue. Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight! 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Thiago Tavares -- UFC Fight Night 68, John Lineker def. Incredible. UFC President Dana White called it The Best Fight of Ever at the post-fight press conference and he just might be right because golly was this amazing and something that clearly and obviously stands out as the Fight of the Year for 2015. 1 min read. It was a memorable performance and a stunning upset for Hall. Again, he was unable to finish the fight. UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Belal Muhammad overwhelms Vicente Luque for unanimous decision win Muhammad executed his gameplan to near perfection in the main event of UFC Fight Night An uppercut and a right from Arlovski ended the night for Browne. Sterling then transitioned to Mizugakis back, and Mizugaki did his best to escape the grasp of Sterling. Oops. It was a thing of beauty, and if you have a minute or two, you should watch the submission a few times. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Cormier, meanwhile, cemented himself as the light heavyweight champ with his first title defense. T.J. Dillashaw has walked his last walk to the octagon. There is only one bout that could possibly land atop our list of the Top 5 Fights of the Year in the UFC. This may have been the most unexpected knockout of the year. Daniel Cormier def. The Sherdog.com 2015 Fight of the Year, which featured Robbie Lawler opposite Rory MacDonald in the UFC 189 co-main event, was not necessarily that sort of Dec. 24, 2015, Bisping finally reaping rewards after years of sacrifice, Anderson Silva Makes Return in London on UFC FIGHT PASS. However in 2015, it wasn't even the best fight on the card. Entering this fight, Takeya Mizugaki was the No. In the second minute, Arlovski landed a back fist and hard right against the cage. There are an incredible level of high-level fights this year in MMA -- perhaps more than any other year ever. Please enter a valid email and try again. And, perhaps knowing that, stayed extra long in the center of the cage and stared Lawler down. When the match-up with Rivera was announced, people started salivating as it had blistering potential and when it actually happened, it didnt disappoint. Sure, the promotion still lackedone of its biggest stars in former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, and it did lose two of its biggest stars, Jon Jones and Anderson Silva, for prolonged periods of time, but those losses didnt affect the promotions bottom line. In her next fight, she took a unanimous decision over Marion Reneau. It was flashy and final, a rare mix. tap here to see other videos from our team. 10 Matt Dwyer-William MacarioFights have ended in the UFC by Superman Punch before, but I never understood why. For the first five minutes, UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler (pictured above) and top-ranked challenger Rory MacDonald did little but figure out range and show each other the respect their skills deserved. UFC color analyst Joe Rogan shrieked, Oh! about a dozen times in the bout. Sign up for the HONORABLE MENTIONS: Yair Rodriguez vs. Chan Sung Jung, Calvin Kattar vs. Shane Burgos, Drew Dober vs. Frank Camacho, Alan Jouban vs. Ben Saunders, Thiago Santos vs. Jimi Manuwa. 1. Brandon Thatch -- UFC Fight Night 60, Alexa Grasso def. With four minutes left in the third round, Sterling took down Mizugaki against the cage. I just didnt see this as competitive enough to warrant a spot near the very top of the list. Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo spoke recently with Brazil Combate, and made the case for an immediate rematch with new champion Conor McGregor. Of course, I want a rematch, and I think I have this right. This continued for 15 edge-of-your-seat minutes, both men looking apt to fall at any time. WebHere are 10 of the best fights from 2015, as the Highly Unofficial awards season continues. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Here are the best donnybrooks of 2018, chosen from only the finest of violent confrontations! 9 Thomas Almeida-Brad Pickett |WATCH ON FIGHT PASSOne of the most exciting prospects to hit the UFC in years, Thomas Almeida is a wrecking machine in the Octagon, and the most impressive thing about the talented Brazilian is his attitude. 1 Holly Holm-Ronda Rousey |WATCH ON FIGHT PASSYou could say that for mere shock value, McGregors win over Aldo took the cake in 2015, mainly because it happened so fast, not necessarily that happened. His fights are taut thrillers, races against the clock wherein he looks to cripple opponents legs before they can knock him unconscious. Dos Anjos captured the title with the win and sent Pettis crashing back down to the land of the mortals. If the past is any indicator, that fight will be spectacular. Whittaker had some question marks around his chin during his time at 170 pounds, but had proven unflappable at 185, easily shrugging off blows from the likes of Clint Hester and Derek Brunson. The challenger crumpled to the floor, ending the fight. Unfortunately, Pettis busted the right hand hed used to drop the insanely tough Ferguson, forcing them to halt things in the corner. Lawler would get the stoppage win a minute into the final round, retaining the welterweight title in the process. In her first fight of the year, Holm earned a split decision over Raquel Pennington. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Yes, Holm knocked out Rousey. Early on, Weidmans strong jab, footwork, and combination punching allowed him to defuse Souzas brutal punches, but as the fight progressed, Souzas increasing aggression and heavy body shots turned it into more and more of a firefight. Arlovski gets up, lands a knee and second later lands an uppercut that sends Browne limp against the fence. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Jeremy Stephens def. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Thomas Almeida def. He controlled almost the entirety of the round, forcing Hallto avoid his strikes and submission attempts. Lawler turned it on in the final round, finishing the fight when he connected withMacDonalds already crushed nose, and MacDonald collapsed in pain, unable to continue. Despite the Dagestani wunderkind having Bochniak outclassed in every area, the latters sheer grit and unwillingness to take a step back turned what should have been an easy victory into an entertaining back-and-forth battle that had the Brooklyn fans on their feet. But he did and was none of those things. Something went wrong. His April battle with Poirier was no different. But when Holly Holm knocked out Ronda Rousey with a head kick in the second round of their UFC 193 bout in November, it had all the elements of a Knockout of the Year. Give that man a shot. Dustin Poirier hospital video: The UFC lightweight is battling Staph infection and has extreme swelling in his left foot that does not appear to be making progress. He returns against Dalcha Lungiambula (11-5 MMA, 2-4 For 2015 Fights of the Year, the 100 most-recently updated member lists will be included. Brian Knapp Dec 21, but the fight was won. This had all the elements of being something special going in a championship on the line in a rematch between two competitors that fought close in their first encounter and have zero back down in their being. He taunted his opponent, postured, posed, talked trash, and actually open hand slapped Johnson during the three-round fight. Dos Anjos dominated Pettis from start to finish, winning each of the five rounds on the scorecards. 1 Cat Zingano in the main event and made things look too easy. Matt Brown reacts to betting scandal in UFC: Long story short, James Krause is f*****. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. McGregor started his year with a second-round TKO of Dennis Siver. There were 493 UFC fights in 2016. He got into a firefight with Lawler early in the fifth and very few can make it out of those with "Ruthless" and fight on. Robin Blackis a former glam rockstar and professional fighter. With the UFC returningon January 2, 2016, now is a good time to reflect on the promotions best momentsin 2015. "We spoke (with Dana White) right after," said Aldo, as translated byGuilhermeCruzforMMAFighting. Both men got dropped repeatedly. 5. MacDonald seals the round in the final minute with a head kick that staggers Lawler followed by knees and elbows -- and more elbows. Mousasi dropped to the mat where Hall finished him with punches. WebTake a closer look at the 2015 year in reviewin this edition of By The Numbers. Diaz was up to his usual antics in his most recent fight against Michael Johnson. Diazs first fight in 2015 was on the last UFC fight card of the year. He was supposed to give Jones a tough test, and he was supposed to have a chance to win. The UFC should also thank the woman who beat Rousey, Holly Holm, who emerged as a quiet media darling in the wake of her win. Nik Lentz -- UFC Fight Night 67, T.J. Dillashaw notifies UFC of retirement following latest shoulder surgery. This was simply an extremely competitive, technical battle between two elite Middleweights who refused to take a step back with nary a dull moment to be found. Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Kevin Holland may have given fans the fight of the year at UFC Orlando. They stayed near the middle of the Octagon, facing one another. For most of the first round it appeared that Mousasi would do just that. However, 25 minutes after their fight began, not only did Pettis lose, but he lost every round nonewere even close. The rematch was great; the first fight was incredible. That makes us stronger. Holm (pictured above) reminded us that there is always someone out there just a little better and that with one mistake, mental or physical, that person cantake everything you worked for. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Davis def. Michael Bisping was in awe during the UFC Orlando main event this past weekend. COVID man-made, former Wuhan-based scientist says, Some $650 cheques: What the NDP got in exchange for giving unfettered power to Trudeau, Canucks 7, Canadiens 6 (OT): From rout, to rousing comeback, to sudden victory, Canucks: Brock Boeser 'moving forward,' will 'move on' after near lineup scratch, Video shows coyote grabbing toddler outside LA home. Holm started 2015 as a good MMA fighter, but one whomany thought needed a lot more time to develop. But both men didn't turn toward their corners. In any bout Fighter Opponent Division Event 2: Robert Whittaker vs. Yoel Romero 2. WebThe year 2015 was the 23rd year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. 42. Pettis was poised for a long reign atop the UFCs lightweight division. Everyone remembers the highlight reel knockouts Hall was producing on the show, and when the stakes were at their highest against Mousasi, Prime Time reached into his bag of tricks and pulled off a spinning back kick that essentially ended the Dutchmans night. The TKO came at 1:00 of the fifth round. Yoel Romero is a whole different monster, though, and badly hurt the reigning champion in the third round. The UFC should also thank the woman whobeat Rousey, Holly Holm, who emerged as a quiet media darling in the wake of her win. Kevin Holland went to his corner after the fourth round of his bout opposite Stephen Thompson and plopped onto his stool. And if the win wasnt enough, kudos to Dwyer for bouncing back from a knockout loss against Albert Tumenov four months earlier to earn a Performance of the Night bonus. With the UFC fight calendar for 2015 complete and a week to reflect before next year kicks off with a bang at UFC 195 on January 2, Keyboard Kimura will spend this After his win, Dana White, UFC president,revealed that Arlovski was almost pulled from the fight in the days leading up to the event due to an injured calf. After the bell rang for the fourth round, Poirier, who was buckling from every kick and still recovering from a clean right hand, caught Gaethje flush with a counter that sent Gaethje stumbling back. Thats a lot. Todd Martin Dec 31, 2015 Comments. UFC Orlando results live: Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland full fight recap of Welterweight main card bout today (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) from Amway Center in Orlando, Wood vs. Casey UFC Fight Night 72. Sherdog.coms 2015 Fight of the Year Cormier vs. Gustafsson. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Francisco Rivera -- UFC 191, Tony Ferguson def. Gustafsson always comes so close, doesn't he? 2 Conor McGregor-Jose AldoIf Conor McGregors 13-second finish of Jose Aldo on Dec. 12 was a video game, we would call it a flawless victory. 4. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. Watch ManningCast React To Dana Whites Power Slap. To start, I thought wed get into the best fights of the year first, in part because there was one bout that stood out above the rest, but also because this was in my opinion the least subjective list of the bunch. Throwing two guys known for absolute insanity in the cage together was a guaranteed recipe for success, and not even this sports uncanny ability to screw up a sure thing was enough to keep this from being special. He is currently does brilliantly passionate fight breakdowns, with the utmost integrity, while wearing a seemingly endless supply of loud shirts. MacDonald nearly finished. Though overshadowed by Yair Rodriguez vs. Chan Sung Jung, which went down a week later, this was the superior fight in my book. Please enter a valid email and try again. "It wasnt this time, but we will come out victorious, for sure. Things started slow in this one. It was his first fight with the promotion since he put in a lackluster performance against dos Anjos in December 2014. Ahead of the UFC fight card, BetNow is allowing new sign-ups to claim one of two deals. Wait, what was that last one? Getting in and out with frightening precision, a single left hook sent Aldo to the mat in the opening seconds of the most highly-anticipated bout of 2015, and a couple hammerfists later, The Notorious one was the undisputed featherweight champion and a man with the brightest of bright futures at the top of the sport. When the fight started, the two were a combined 19-0 in MMA, but 14 seconds into the fight, Zingano was handed her first defeat via a Rousey armbar. Gaethje is an all-action fighter who pushes a ridiculous pace and throws nothing but power punches. UFC fighters like other MMA professionals get paid per fight. First they are paid a base salary after each fight and other income sources follow that. A fighter can receive an annual bonus from sponsorships or endorsements and from his managig group. A welcome email is on its way. We're on the ground in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. Read more about cookies here. The fight was officially ruled a Round 4 TKO via corner stoppage. From the highs of mega-events that caught the worlds attention to the lows of an overwhelming number of key fight cancellations, a lot unfolded over the past 12 months and 41 events. The best knockout category is always the most hotly debated, simply because the number of impressive knockouts that take place in the Octagon consistently supersedes the amount of slots on lists like this. Brian "Liver King" Johnson has been persistent in attempting to get on the worlds most popular podcast. Right now, big-name UFC fighters whohave fought out their contracts are paying attention to these two promotions. In the fourth round, Jones let everyone know why he may one day go down as the greatest fighter in the history of mixed martial arts. The two were cautious in the first round. 2022 The Province, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Holland's corner conceded the fight between the fourth and fifth rounds as Holland could no longer punch with his right hand. 2 in the division, behind only former champion Pettis. William Macario will say otherwise after getting finished by Matt Dwyers Superman Punch in February, and when you consider that Dwyer has ended all his wins by knockout, its not that surprising anymore. Round four was also MacDonalds round, and Lawlers corner seemed a little worried between the fourth and fifth. Round three was more of the same until about 30 seconds left. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Ferguson and Pettis put together two rounds of insanity, trading wild strikes on the feet and brutal blows on the mat. That's how good UFC 189 was, with Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald in the co-main event. He hadnt lost since 2011, and he was heavily favored over dos Anjos. Justin Gaethje fights are a unique form of entertainment, and considering this is his third appearance on this list in two years and his second time in the top spot, its one Im always glad to see more of. During that time, he became the only fighter to rival Rousey in popularity. The UFC Family Sends Its Sincerest Condolences To The Friends And Family Of Anthony Johnson. In the second, MacDonald gets in a head kick and works a beautiful jab, but Lawler bloodies his opponent with one-two combinations, his left hand thudding against MacDonald's head over and over. Pavlovich scored his fifth consecutive first-round knockout in the UFC and has been flawless since losing to Alistair Overeem in his 2018 promotional debut. Matt Brown discusses the recent betting scandal that has embroiled the UFC including James Krause effectively being banned from the promotion during an ongoing investigation. Jeremy Stephens vs. Dennis Bermudez UFC 189 Saturday, July 11 MGM Grand Garden Arena | Las Vegas Robbie Lawler-Rory MacDonald was not the only Fight of the Year contender at UFC 189. Midnight Mania! Down on the scorecards, Souza finally found the mark with a right hand behind the ear that sent Weidman careening to the mat. This was one of those bouts that elevates the standing of both fighters and really set the stage for a second meeting between Cormier and the returning Jones, hopefully in the first half of 2016. Halfway through the fourth round, Henderson nailed a takedown and easily passed from half guard to side control to back control. 3. MacDonald uses that same head kick to crush Lawler again in the fourth. With the UFC returning on January Sure, the ending wasnt as jaw-dropping spectacular as others, but a) when the referee stepped in there was no doubt that Travis Browne was done for the night and b) it was more the culmination of a spectacular comeback run by Andrei Arlovski, and a win that saw him pick himself off the deck to get it. The fight ended 29 seconds into the round. Andrei Arlovski vs. Travis Browne UFC 187. Saturday 10 December UFC 282 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Below is the reaction of the loser in the submission and KO or the year, 2015. Igor Svirid -- ONE: Tigers of Asia, Charles Oliveira def. Diaz won the fight easily and took home a Fight of the Night bonus for his efforts, but he really showed us why we miss having him around when he took the microphone for his post-fight interview and gave the FOX production team fits, tearing into UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor with a, shall we say, colorful interview. 5. In his four fights in the UFC, Almeida has won one Fight of the Night bonus and three Performance of the Night bonuses, with his last three fights ending by knockout. Heading into this one, it felt like a bit of a showcase fight for Laprise, the welterweight TUF: Nations winner. Its a sport, we have to accept. Lawler lands the crushing blow to MacDonald's nose to end the night and make sure the bloody MacDonald lives up to his own nickname, "The Red King." The fight was clearly over at that point and Souza knew it, refusing to punch the insensate Weidman even as the former champion feebly tried to grab an ankle. No. But we must carry on, and while there may not be full agreement with the top 10 knockouts of 2015, you cant deny that these were pretty damn good. But not before Lawler gets in big blows at the start. Daniel Cormier vs. Alexander Gustafsson UFC 192 Saturday, Oct. 3 Toyota Center | Houston If you want to know how good 2015 was for the UFC, justconsider that Ronda Rousey lost her UFC womens bantamweight title in a devastating fashion, and it didnt cause the promotion all that much duress. UFC Vegas 20: Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera 2. Arlovski hit another back fist and combination with 90 seconds left in the round. The two other big MMAagencies are Bellator and World Series of Fighting. 2015 Fight of the Year: Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald, The follow-up knee and punches were just window dressing. Fighting on home soil in Montreal against the unheralded Barberena, The Disciple was a solid favourite and expected to win going away. Or two, you should watch the submission a few times another back fist and hard right against clock... | read: Family first for Barboza round nonewere even close indicator that. 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