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1
- Gaethje vs. Johnson
- Justin Gaethje | KO/TKO | Round 2
- 2017 | The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale
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Pure, endless violence. Gaethje's method of pressure is the kind that forces his opponent into fights worthy of spectacle, and the same could be said in his FOTY victory over the game Michael Johnson. Back and forth action propelled by Gaethje's methodical high-guard, this is one of the best fights of the past few years.
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2
- Andrade vs. Hill
- Jéssica Andrade | Decision
- 2017 | UFC Fight Night 104
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In the best strawweight contest to date, Andrade demonstrated her exceptional cardio, her deceptively reactive head movement, and her raw, brute power, against Angela Hill's rangy jab and durability.
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3
- Alvarez vs. Poirier
- Fight Ends in a No Contest
- 2017 | UFC 211
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Despite an anti-climactic finish, Poirier's piston-like straight left did indeed bring the dog out of Eddie Alvarez, as a second round knockdown of the Underground King spurned him into providing one of the best rounds of the year to date.
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4
- Cormier vs. Jones II
- Fight Ends in a No Contest
- 2017 | UFC 214
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Regardless of the post-fight drama relating to Jones' PED use, the fight itself remains a brilliant display of technical violence. With thudding shots landing from both men out of both southpaw and orthodox stances, a frantic pace, and a versatile implementation of all the striking disciplines that make up the standing game in MMA, Cormier vs. Jones II is a perfect representation of high-level fighting.
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5
- Romero vs. Whittaker
- Robert Whittaker | Decision
- 2017 | UFC 213
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Whittaker's lightning fast high kick, slick jab, and unmatched takedown defence led him to a hard-wrought victory, despite Romero busting up the Australian's lead leg in the first two rounds with repeated side kicks to the quad.
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6
- Poirier vs. Pettis
- Dustin Poirier | KO/TKO | Round 3
- 2017 | UFC Fight Night 120
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The finish might have been somewhat anticlimactic, but the sheer technicality of both the grappling and striking exchanges in this bout render Poirier vs. Pettis one of the strongest fights of the year. Solid fundamentals combined with well-rounded, high level athletes, unafraid to take risks in utilising bold and showy maneuvers makes for a tremendous contest.
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7
- Aldo vs. Holloway
- Max Holloway | KO/TKO | Round 3
- 2017 | UFC 212
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8
- Ortega vs. Moicano
- Brian Ortega | Submission | Round 3
- 2017 | UFC 214
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After two rounds of boxing and muay thai carnage, both Ortega and Carneiro landing resounding, thudding shots, Ortega continued to prove himself as the #1 contender to Max Holloway's crown of the Third Round Finisher, securing a flawless, tight guillotine.
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9
- Coulter vs. Sherman
- Chase Sherman | KO/TKO | Round 2
- 2017 | UFC 211
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Pure pandemonium, Chase Sherman put together a strong victory, despite the heart and will of Rashad Coulter, whose explosive shot selection kept this fight engaging and breathtaking from the first second to the last.
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10
- Hill vs. Nunes
- Nina Nunes | Decision
- 2017 | UFC Fight Night 120
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11
- Weidman vs. Mousasi
- Gegard Mousasi | KO/TKO | Round 2 | UFC 210
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12
- Miller vs. Poirier
- Dustin Poirier | Decision | UFC 208
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13
- Garbrandt vs. Dillashaw
- T.J. Dillashaw | KO/TKO | Round 2 | UFC 217
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14
- Lawler vs. Cerrone
- Robbie Lawler | Decision | UFC 214
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15
- Lauzon vs. Ray
- Stevie Ray | Decision | UFC Fight Night 108
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16
- Smolka vs. Elliott
- Tim Elliott | Decision | UFC on FOX 24
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17
- Saki vs. Henrique da Silva
- Gökhan Saki | KO/TKO | Round 1 | UFC Fight Night 117
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18
- Ferguson vs. Lee
- Tony Ferguson | Submission | Round 3 | UFC 216
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19
- Jotko vs. Hall
- Uriah Hall | KO/TKO | Round 2 | UFC Fight Night 116
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20
- Chiesa vs. Lee
- Kevin Lee | Submission | Round 1 | UFC Fight Night 112
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21
- Gadelha vs. Andrade
- Jéssica Andrade | Decision | UFC Fight Night 117
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22
- Costa vs. Bamgbose
- Paulo Costa | KO/TKO | Round 2 | UFC 212
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23
- Pearson vs. Hooker
- Dan Hooker | KO/TKO | Round 2 | UFC Fight Night 110
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24
- Li vs. Camacho
- Jingliang Li | Decision | UFC Fight Night 111
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25
- Dunham vs. Dariush
- Fight Ends in a Draw After 3 Rounds | UFC 216
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26
- Vannata vs. Green
- Fight Ends in a Draw After 3 Rounds | UFC 216
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27
- St. Preux vs. Anderson
- Ovince St. Preux | KO/TKO | Round 3 | UFC 217
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28
- Thompson vs. Masvidal
- Stephen Thompson | Decision | UFC 217