Surprise Fighter of the Year

[The Sandmen]

Most surprising fighter of the year?

Select One


Forrest Griffin (8-2)
- Upgraded his record to 8-2 this season
- On a 6 fight win streak
- Upset Brock Lesnar to win Heavyweight Championship

Stephan Bonnar (6-4)
- After going 1-4, came back to win 5 straight
- Upset over Machida to gain #1 contendership

Cung Le (4-0)
- Basically an afterthought, Le has won 4 straight
- Devastating wins over Leben, Okami, Newton, and Sakuraba
- Middleweight #1 contender

Mirko Cro Cop (6-7)
- After an amazing first season, Cro Cop fell apart.
- With losses to Kimbo Slice and Houston Alexander, Cro Cop fell out of contendership picture FAST.
- Went a devastating 1-5 this season

Sam Stout (5-5)
- Though his record may not reflect it, Stout had a great season
- Key upset wins over BJ Penn, Gray Maynard and Miguel Torres in LW tournament

[The Rocketmen]

Bonnar was the biggest shock to me. Griffin was a champion before, he is again, but Bonnar came seemingly out of nowhere and is a legitimate battler.

[The Sandmen]

I am torn. Bonnar was a total chump at first (and in real life) and turned that around, but Griffin turned his entire career around in one season, ultimately winning the damned belt! hmmmmm. unsure.