2014 served as an unpredictable epoch for mixed martial arts.
From untimely injuries to championship upsets, Murphy’s law seemed to engulf the cage at every turn.
But through the fiery turmoil stood countless fighters who were willing to exceed expectations in order to climb their respective divisional ladder.
Some performances were more riveting than others, but for the most part the best fighters over the past 12 months blazed common paths of destruction.
Based on win totals, finish rates, strength of opponent and overall impact, here are the top 10 fighters of 2014.