Tapology Annual Ranking
MMA's Best Fights of the Year 2011
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Rankings
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1
Rua vs. Henderson
UFC 139
Dan Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Nov 2011
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2
Diaz vs. Daley
Strikeforce
Nick Diaz wins via KO/TKO, Punches Apr 2011
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3
Edgar vs. Maynard II
UFC 125
Ends in a Draw, Split Jan 2011
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4
Barry vs. Kongo
UFC on Versus 4
Cheick Kongo wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2011
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5
Edgar vs. Maynard III
UFC 136
Frankie Edgar wins via KO/TKO, Punches Oct 2011
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6
Rua vs. Jones
UFC 128
Jon Jones wins via KO/TKO, Punches and Knees Mar 2011
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7
Alvarez vs. Chandler
Bellator 58
Michael Chandler wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Nov 2011
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8
Cruz vs. Faber II
UFC 132
Dominick Cruz wins via Decision, Unanimous Jul 2011
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9
Penn vs. Diaz
UFC 137
Nick Diaz wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2011
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10
Aldo vs. Hominick
UFC 129
José Aldo wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2011
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11
Sanchez vs. Kampmann
UFC on Versus 3
Diego Sanchez wins via Decision, Unanimous Mar 2011
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12
Emelianenko vs. Henderson
Strikeforce
Dan Henderson wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jul 2011
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13
Guida vs. Henderson
UFC on FOX 1
Benson Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Nov 2011
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14
Silva vs. Belfort
UFC 126
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches Feb 2011
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15
Cerrone vs. Diaz
UFC 141
Nate Diaz wins via Decision, Unanimous Dec 2011
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16
Mir vs. Nogueira II
UFC 140
Frank Mir wins via Submission, Kimura Dec 2011
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17
Jones vs. Machida
UFC 140
Jon Jones wins via Submission, Guillotine Choke Dec 2011
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18
Leben vs. Stann
UFC 125
Brian Stann wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Jan 2011
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19
Diaz vs. Santos
Strikeforce
Nick Diaz wins via Submission, Armbar Jan 2011
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20
Hardy vs. Lytle
UFC on Versus 5
Chris Lytle wins via Submission, Guillotine Choke Aug 2011
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21
Couture vs. Machida
UFC 129
Lyoto Machida wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Apr 2011
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22
Le vs. Silva
UFC 139
Wanderlei Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knees and Punches Nov 2011
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23
Penn vs. Fitch
UFC 127
Ends in a Draw, Majority Feb 2011
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24
Guida vs. Gomi
UFC 125
Clay Guida wins via Submission, Guillotine Choke Jan 2011
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25
Garcia vs. Jung II
UFC Fight Night 24
Chan Sung Jung wins via Submission, Twister Mar 2011
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26
Jones vs. Bader
UFC 126
Jon Jones wins via Submission, Guillotine Choke Feb 2011
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27
Njokuani vs. Barboza
UFC 128
Edson Barboza wins via Decision, Unanimous Mar 2011
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28
Brandão vs. Bermudez
The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale
Diego Brandão wins via Submission, Armbar Dec 2011
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29
Stephens vs. Davis
UFC 125
Jeremy Stephens wins via KO/TKO, Punch Jan 2011
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30
Henderson vs. Miller
UFC on Versus 5
Benson Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2011
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31
Emelianenko vs. Silva
Strikeforce
Antônio Silva wins via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage Feb 2011
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32
Carwin vs. dos Santos
UFC 131
Junior dos Santos wins via Decision, Unanimous Jun 2011
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33
Diaz vs. MacDonald
UFC 129
Rory MacDonald wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2011
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34
Einemo vs. Herman
UFC 131
Dave Herman wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2011
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35
Garcia vs. Phan II
UFC 136
Nam Phan wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2011
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36
Souza vs. Lawler
Strikeforce
Ronaldo Souza wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Jan 2011
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37
Griggs vs. Villante
Strikeforce
Chad Griggs wins via KO/TKO, Punches Feb 2011
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38
Lytle vs. Ebersole
UFC 127
Brian Ebersole wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2011
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39
Barboza vs. Pearson
UFC 134
Edson Barboza wins via Decision, Split Aug 2011
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40
McDonald vs. Figueroa
UFC Fight Night 24
Michael McDonald wins via Decision, Unanimous Mar 2011
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41
Velasquez vs. dos Santos
UFC on FOX 1
Junior dos Santos wins via KO/TKO, Punches Nov 2011
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42
Jones vs. Jackson
UFC 135
Jon Jones wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Sep 2011
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43
Evans vs. Ortiz II
UFC 133
Rashad Evans wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Aug 2011
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44
Dunham vs. Guillard
UFC Fight Night 23
Melvin Guillard wins via KO/TKO, Knees Jan 2011
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45
Ellenberger vs. Rocha
UFC 126
Jake Ellenberger wins via Decision, Split Feb 2011
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46
Edwards vs. McKenzie
UFC Fight Night 23
Yves Edwards wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Jan 2011
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47
Franklin vs. Griffin
UFC 126
Forrest Griffin wins via Decision, Unanimous Feb 2011
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48
Grispi vs. Poirier
UFC 125
Dustin Poirier wins via Decision, Unanimous Jan 2011
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49
Kelly vs. Cerrone
UFC 126
Donald Cerrone wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Feb 2011
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50
Aldo vs. Florian
UFC 136
José Aldo wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2011