Mixed martial arts in 2014 had the potential of being so much more, and yet it still provided us with some of the better fights and performances that we'll likely harbor in our Rolodex of memories for the years to come.
Some fighters broke through and made names for themselves. Others continued building their legacy, carving their place into the annals of MMA history.
Scroll through the slideshow as we grade the UFC's top 25 fighters and their 2014 performances.
All fighters who went undefeated in 2014 will automatically earn at least a B. Fighters who lost in valiant effort may still qualify for a B or higher. Only the most impressive performances will earn fighters an A or higher.
