The first half of 2018 didn't exactly go off like gangbusters for the UFC.
With many of the fight company's biggest stars either suspended (Jon Jones), chasing other dreams (Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey) or some version of the two (Conor McGregor), signature moments were hard to come by.
That doesn't mean it was a total loss, of course. Through 18 events over six months, new champions were crowned and new memories were forged as some fresh faces began to stand out from the crowd.
Fact is, there was a lot to like inside the Octagon. You just needed to look closely to see it.