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
Alvarez vs. Chandler
Bellator 58
Michael Chandler wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Nov 2011
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6
Edgar vs. Maynard III
UFC 136
Frankie Edgar wins via KO/TKO, Punches Oct 2011
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7
Cruz vs. Faber II
UFC 132
Dominick Cruz wins via Decision, Unanimous Jul 2011
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8
Penn vs. Diaz
UFC 137
Nick Diaz wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2011
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9
Sanchez vs. Kampmann
UFC on Versus 3
Diego Sanchez wins via Decision, Unanimous Mar 2011
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10
Aldo vs. Hominick
UFC 129
José Aldo wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2011
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11
Rua vs. Jones
UFC 128
Jon Jones wins via KO/TKO, Punches and Knees 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
Silva vs. Belfort
UFC 126
Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches Feb 2011
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14
Guida vs. Henderson
UFC on FOX 1
Benson Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Nov 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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21
Couture vs. Machida
UFC 129
Lyoto Machida wins via KO/TKO, Head Kick Apr 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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22
Le vs. Silva
UFC 139
Wanderlei Silva wins via KO/TKO, Knees and Punches Nov 2011
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23
Guida vs. Gomi
UFC 125
Clay Guida wins via Submission, Guillotine Choke Jan 2011
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24
Penn vs. Fitch
UFC 127
Ends in a Draw, Majority Feb 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
Henderson vs. Miller
UFC on Versus 5
Benson Henderson wins via Decision, Unanimous Aug 2011
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29
Brandão vs. Bermudez
The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale
Diego Brandão wins via Submission, Armbar Dec 2011
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31
Emelianenko vs. Silva
Strikeforce
Antônio Silva wins via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage Feb 2011
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30
Carwin vs. dos Santos
UFC 131
Junior dos Santos wins via Decision, Unanimous Jun 2011
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32
Stephens vs. Davis
UFC 125
Jeremy Stephens wins via KO/TKO, Punch Jan 2011
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33
Garcia vs. Phan II
UFC 136
Nam Phan wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2011
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34
Griggs vs. Villante
Strikeforce
Chad Griggs wins via KO/TKO, Punches Feb 2011
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35
Einemo vs. Herman
UFC 131
Dave Herman wins via KO/TKO, Punches Jun 2011
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37
Souza vs. Lawler
Strikeforce
Ronaldo Souza wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Jan 2011
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36
Diaz vs. MacDonald
UFC 129
Rory MacDonald wins via Decision, Unanimous Apr 2011
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38
Velasquez vs. dos Santos
UFC on FOX 1
Junior dos Santos wins via KO/TKO, Punches Nov 2011
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40
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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41
McDonald vs. Figueroa
UFC Fight Night 24
Michael McDonald wins via Decision, Unanimous Mar 2011
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42
Evans vs. Ortiz II
UFC 133
Rashad Evans wins via KO/TKO, Knee and Punches Aug 2011
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43
Ellenberger vs. Rocha
UFC 126
Jake Ellenberger wins via Decision, Split Feb 2011
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44
Jones vs. Jackson
UFC 135
Jon Jones wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Sep 2011
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45
Dunham vs. Guillard
UFC Fight Night 23
Melvin Guillard wins via KO/TKO, Knees Jan 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
Aldo vs. Florian
UFC 136
José Aldo wins via Decision, Unanimous Oct 2011
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49
Grispi vs. Poirier
UFC 125
Dustin Poirier wins via Decision, Unanimous Jan 2011
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50
Kelly vs. Cerrone
UFC 126
Donald Cerrone wins via Submission, Rear Naked Choke Feb 2011
Ranking Contributors
As Tapology users create their own lists, the consensus rankings will update in real-time. For 2011 Fights of the Year, the 150 most-recently updated member lists will be included.