The outdated adage says “Time flies whenever you’re having enjoyable.”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 via title losses or, within the case of Jones, the elimination 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 massive 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 via forward of the return to often scheduled stay MMA in every week. Try the video above, and extra protection of the standout fights from 10 years in the past beneath.
Ferguson vs. Barboza
Tony Ferguson and Edson Barboza on the TUF 22 Finale.
End result: Tony Ferguson def. Edson Barboza by way of submission (D’Arce choke) – Spherical 2, 2:54
Occasion: TUF 22 Finale, Las Vegas
Date: Dec. 11, 2015
Notes: Battle of the Evening winner … Ferguson was alleged to struggle 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
End result: Daniel Cormier def. Alexander Gustafsson by way of cut up resolution (47–48, 48–47, 49–46)
Occasion: UFC 192, Houston
Date: Oct. 3, 2015
Notes: Cormier retained the sunshine heavyweight title with the win … Battle of the Evening winner.
Holm vs. Rousey
Nov 15, 2015; Melbourne, Australia; Ronda Rousey (pink gloves) competes in opposition to Holly Holm (blue gloves) throughout UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports activities
End result: Holly Holm def. Ronda Rousey by way of knockout (head kick, punches) – Spherical 2, 0:59
Occasion: UFC 193, Melbourne
Date: Nov. 14, 2015
Notes: Rousey misplaced for the primary time in her profession … thought of one of many largest upsets in MMA historical past … occasion set the UFC’s attendance file and was its first out of doors stadium present … Holm received a double bonus for Battle and Efficiency of the Evening.
Jones vs. Cormier I
Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier, UFC 182
End result: Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier by way of unanimous resolution (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
Occasion: UFC 192, Las Vegas
Date: Jan. 3, 2015
Notes: Jones defended his mild heavyweight title in a bitter rivals bout delayed from UFC 178 … Battle of the Evening winner … occasion was the third longest in UFC historical past.
Stephens vs. Bermudez
Jeremy Stephens def. Dennis Bermudez
End result: Jeremy Stephens def. Dennis Bermudez by way of TKO (flying knee, punches) – Spherical 3, 0:32
Occasion: UFC 189, Las Vegas
Date: July 11, 2015
Notes: Stephens badly missed weight for the struggle, 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
End result: Robbie Lawler def. Rory MacDonald by way of TKO (punches) – Spherical 5, 1:00
Occasion: UFC 189, Las Vegas
Date: July 11, 2015
Notes: Lawler defended his welterweight title for the primary time in a rematch with MacDonald, whom he had overwhelmed lower than two years prior by cut up resolution … Battle of the Evening winner … most shops’ Battle of the Yr winner for 2015 … inducted into UFC Corridor of Fame Battle Wing in 2023.
Browne vs. Arlovski
Could 23, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Travis Browne (pink gloves) and Andei Arlovski (blue gloves) struggle throughout their heavyweight bout throughout UFC 187 at MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment. Arlovski received by way of first spherical TKO. Necessary Credit score: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports activities
End result: Andrei Arlovski def. Travis Browne by way of TKO (punches) – Spherical 1, 4:41
Occasion: UFC 187, Las Vegas
Date: Could 23, 2015
Notes: Battle 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 Enviornment. McGregor received by way of second spherical TKO. Necessary Credit score: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports activities
End result: Conor McGregor def. Chad Mendes by way of TKO (punches) – Spherical 2, 4:57
Occasion: UFC 189, Las Vegas
Date: July 11, 2015
Notes: McGregor received the interim featherweight title to arrange a title eliminator in opposition to Jose Aldo later within the yr … Efficiency of the Evening for McGregor … after 5 choices to open the present, was the final of six straight stoppages to wrap up one of many yr’s largest occasions.
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