2011 was a banner year for mixed martial arts.
Bibiano Fernades earned his second Grand Prix title under the DREAM banner, Strikeforce transplants Nick Diaz and Alistair Overeem emerged as top contender in the UFC, and Jon Jones went from a contender to twice-defending champion in just one year’s time.
However, despite all of the momentum that the sport has picked up, there have still been some cringe-worthy, frustrating and sad moments that have occurred.