The previous adage says “Time flies once you’re having enjoyable.”
And in some way, it’s already been a decade since one of many UFC’s breakout years – 2015. The yr featured all types of huge information.
That yr, long-reigning champs like Ronda Rousey, Jon Jones and Chris Weidman all suffered downfalls – both by title losses or, within the case of Jones, the removing of his title after a felony hit-and-run.
The yr additionally noticed the true rise of Conor McGregor, the arrival of Joanna Jedrzejczyk with three title wins, and Rousey had two stellar title defenses earlier than her upset loss to Holly Holm. And to associate with the large ones, there have been nice ones.
The UFC has put collectively its favourite fights from 2015, and there’s a 2-hour marathon of all-time classics to sift by forward of the return to often scheduled dwell MMA in per week. Try the video above, and extra protection of the standout fights from 10 years in the past under.
Ferguson vs. Barboza
Tony Ferguson and Edson Barboza on the TUF 22 Finale.
Outcome: Tony Ferguson def. Edson Barboza through submission (D’Arce choke) – Spherical 2, 2:54Event: TUF 22 Finale, Las VegasDate: Dec. 11, 2015Notes: Struggle of the Evening winner … Ferguson was purported to combat Khabib Nurmagomedov, however Nurmagomedov pulled out; it was the primary scheduled assembly of their notorious 5 bookings that by no means panned out.
Cormier vs. Gustafsson
Daniel Cormier def. Alexander Gustafsson, UFC 192, Houston
Outcome: Daniel Cormier def. Alexander Gustafsson through break up determination (47–48, 48–47, 49–46)Occasion: UFC 192, HoustonDate: Oct. 3, 2015Notes: Cormier retained the sunshine heavyweight title with the win … Struggle of the Evening winner.
Holm vs. Rousey
Nov 15, 2015; Melbourne, Australia; Ronda Rousey (purple gloves) competes towards Holly Holm (blue gloves) throughout UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports activities
Outcome: Holly Holm def. Ronda Rousey through knockout (head kick, punches) – Spherical 2, 0:59Event: UFC 193, MelbourneDate: Nov. 14, 2015Notes: Rousey misplaced for the primary time in her profession … thought-about one of many greatest upsets in MMA historical past … occasion set the UFC’s attendance file and was its first outside stadium present … Holm gained a double bonus for Struggle and Efficiency of the Evening.
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Holly Holm def. Ronda Rousey at UFC 193: Finest pictures
Jones vs. Cormier I
Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier, UFC 182
Outcome: Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier through unanimous determination (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)Occasion: UFC 192, Las VegasDate: Jan. 3, 2015Notes: Jones defended his mild heavyweight title in a bitter rivals bout delayed from UFC 178 … Struggle of the Evening winner … occasion was the third longest in UFC historical past.
Stephens vs. Bermudez
Jeremy Stephens def. Dennis Bermudez
Outcome: Jeremy Stephens def. Dennis Bermudez through TKO (flying knee, punches) – Spherical 3, 0:32Event: UFC 189, Las VegasDate: July 11, 2015Notes: Stephens badly missed weight for the combat, so was denied a post-fight bonus for what was arguably the flashiest end of his profession.
Lawler vs. MacDonald 2
Rory MacDonald, referee John McCarthy and Robbie Lawler at UFC 189 in Las Vegas
Outcome: Robbie Lawler def. Rory MacDonald through TKO (punches) – Spherical 5, 1:00Event: UFC 189, Las VegasDate: July 11, 2015Notes: Lawler defended his welterweight title for the primary time in a rematch with MacDonald, whom he had overwhelmed lower than two years prior by break up determination … Struggle of the Evening winner … most shops’ Struggle of the 12 months winner for 2015 … inducted into UFC Corridor of Fame Struggle Wing in 2023.
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Robbie Lawler def. Rory MacDonald at UFC 189: Finest pictures
Browne vs. Arlovski
Could 23, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Travis Browne (purple gloves) and Andei Arlovski (blue gloves) combat throughout their heavyweight bout throughout UFC 187 at MGM Grand Backyard Area. Arlovski gained through first spherical TKO. Necessary Credit score: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports activities
Outcome: Andrei Arlovski def. Travis Browne through TKO (punches) – Spherical 1, 4:41Event: UFC 187, Las VegasDate: Could 23, 2015Notes: Struggle of the Evening winner
McGregor vs. Mendes
Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Chad Mendes (not pictured) throughout their interim featherweight title bout throughout UFC 189 at MGM Grand Backyard Area. McGregor gained through second spherical TKO. Necessary Credit score: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports activities
Outcome: Conor McGregor def. Chad Mendes through TKO (punches) – Spherical 2, 4:57Event: UFC 189, Las VegasDate: July 11, 2015Notes: McGregor gained the interim featherweight title to arrange a title eliminator towards Jose Aldo later within the yr … Efficiency of the Evening for McGregor … after 5 selections to open the present, was the final of six straight stoppages to wrap up one of many yr’s greatest occasions.
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Conor McGregor def. Chad Mendes at UFC 189: Finest pictures
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