Jones vs. Gustafsson and Melendez vs. Sanchez, but 2014 was plagued with injuries for the UFC. Despite being hit with so many injuries and fight cancellations, the year featured some standout performances in MMA.

Terrance McKinney did it again. The always exciting McKinney added to his unbelievable résumé of first-round knockouts with a blistering head kick finish of Kyle Nelson at UFC Seattle. McKinney came out firing as soon as the bell rang and needed just 24 seconds to end the main card opening welterweight bout.

UFC president Dana White said he is meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov as he presses the retired star for one more fight. Khabib stunningly announced his retirement from the octagon after beating Justin Gaethje to defend the lightweight title at UFC 254 in October as he improved to 29-0, though the 32-year-old remains the champion.

Francis Ngannou defended his decision to leave the UFC while reigning Heavyweight Champion, speaking ahead of his return to the cage in May.