Best of 2014: Yahoo Sports MMA awards. (Click to see gallery)
Mixed martial arts news often seemed more bad than good in 2014. From drug test failures to fights canceled by injury to complaints about oversaturation to legal issues, the sport seemed shrouded in negativity.
But that didn’t stop truly memorable highlights from happening. From transcendent fighters to thrilling fights that will be remembered for years to come, 2014 also had a fair share of standouts. So let’s take a look at the best the year had to offer.