What a year for the sport of MMA. After a humdrum 2014 defined by injuries and weak events, 2015 delivered every kind of drama that a fan could hope for.
There were scandals. There was comedy. There was tragedy. There was romance. There was betrayal.
From both competitive and business perspectives, the sport changed from top to bottom. Stars were born, legends faded, and more than a dozen major titles changed hands over the last 12 months. Big names took over the sport in a way never seen before, and promotions courted fans in bold, new ways.
Through all that, however, the centerpiece of MMA remained the fighting, and there was a lot of glory to be had during the year.
But which fight was the most suspenseful? Which finishes were the most satisfying? What moment touched the most people? And who dominated the sport like none other? Bleacher Report MMA writers Jeremy Botter, Mike Chiappetta, Sydnie Jones, Steven Rondina and Scott Harris teamed up to figure out the answers to these questions.
Read on to find out the best fighter, fights, finishes and moment of 2015.