The UFC’s revolving contender door opens and closes on queue.
From budding superstars to red-hot veterans, there’s really no telling who will rise to prominence in just one year of action.
Most of them will only have one shot to capture promotional gold, which is why their journey to the top is one full of purpose, perseverance and praise.
Others have the ability to withstand the test of time and make it back to the promised land more than once, but those fighters are truly a rare breed.
Here are five UFC fighters who will do enough in 2015 to earn a shot at their respective divisional title.