Top 5 career-altering losses in UFC history

When fans hear the word progress – or progression for that manner – they usually associate it with the upward trend of a fighter’s career. However, the downward spiral of a fighter is a part of their career progression too. Usually, regardless of whatever direction a fighter is headed, the development of their career is gradual. On rare occasions, all it takes is a single fight for their fortunes to change in a sudden.

This list is my personal choice of the top five fights that ended the legitimacy of the careers of the unfortunate souls to come out on the losing end. Of course, there are other contests out there that aren’t on this list – I only had room for five – so you’re encouraged to…