Conor McGregor For too long, our writers’ hyper-specific arguments have been confined to the private corridors of the Internet. Welcome to The List, where we take their instant message bickerings, add a little polish, and make them public. Today, four of our staffers make an argument for 2015 “Fighter of the Year.” * * * * 1. Conor McGregor Mike Bohn : Love him or hate him, Conor McGregor had the most meaningful year of any fighter in the sport. He may not have fought or won the most fights, but everything McGregor touched in 2015 turned to gold, even the belt around his waist. McGregor (19-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC), now the undisputed UFC featherweight champion after his shocking 13-second knockout win over Jose Aldo at UFC 194, began his unforgettable year in January with a fight against Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 59.
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The List: Who is MMA’s 2015 ‘Fighter of the Year’? – MMA Junkie