Charlie Brenneman got the opportunity of a lifetime when he accepted a fight with top prospect Rick Story on just two days notice.
He won the fight by unanimous decision, upsetting the favorite and launching himself into the long list of the most impressive fighters of 2011.
The list of the most impressive victories of the year includes newcomers, title challengers and underdogs, all overcoming the odds, winning big and setting the stage for what’s to come in their UFC careers.
These are the top 10 most impressive victories of the first half of 2011, and they won’t be the only ones.