What a summer it was for MMA fans.
Who could forget Cheick Kongo’s comeback for the ages against Pat Barry? Or Big Nog flattening Brendan Schaub? Chris Lytle retiring in style against Dan Hardy? Ellenberger smashing Shields in the battle of the Jakes? Anderson Silva outclassing yet another victim in Yushin Okami? Dennis Hallman’s banana hammock?
There were plenty more memorable moments from throughout the season. But even though the cooler months are creeping in, the MMA calendar is far from dead.
Here are the 25 most intriguing matchups that remain.