The UFC made major strides in 2015 and it gave mixed-martial arts fans plenty of exciting events featuring the sport's best fighters.

UFC has a few much-anticipated fights early on the 2016 schedule, including a title bout in Boston between TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz on Jan. 17.

UFC 200 will be in Las Vegas in July, and it might be the most anticipated event in the sport's history. That card is sure to be loaded with excellent fights.

Who are the top-ranked fighters entering 2016? Find out by clicking the link below.

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