While UFC 161 was a disappointment for many MMA fans, it did deliver one or two highly entertaining bouts.
Most notably, UFC newcomer James Krause and veteran Sam Stout earned Fight of the Night honors for their scrap that ended with a third-round submission. With his win, Krause made a big splash in the UFC lightweight division and could be a fighter to keep an eye on.
Were the performances of Krause and Stout worthy of Fight of the Year consideration?
Let’s find out, as we take a look at the five leaders for 2013 Fight of the Year heading into July.