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#4. Paul Craig
If you've never seen a Paul Craig fight, then you'd probably think that things weren't going his way prior to the finish. 81% Of Craig's wins are by submission, and a good amount of these are secured while he's fighting from off his back.
His opponent, Nikita Krylov, secured top position and was landing shots that had bad intentions on them. One or two of these blows seemed to rock 'Bearjew', but it could've been his way of baiting Krylov into entertaining this style of fight. Craig is well-known for his ability to secure triangle chokes at any moment of the fight, but the first triangle attempt was thwarted with the proper defense of 'The Miner'.
Craig's confidence showed as he wasn't set back by the first attempt being a failed one. Shortly after, the surging Scottish fighter locked in his patented triangle choke and forced the tap from the highly-skilled Krylov. Combine Craig's 4 fight win streak with the fact that Krylov's last few losses have been to fighters at the top of the division, it makes this finish a very impressive one. Paul Craig put the light heavyweight division on notice and it would be criminal for him not to fight up the rankings again for his next bout.
#3. Arnold Allen
Undefeated in the UFC, it's about time that Arnold Allen gets the attention that he deserves. As Dan Hooker dropped back down to featherweight, Allen was able to do what Dustin Poirier, Paul Felder, and many more weren't able to do, and that's finish the New Zealander.
'Almighty' has been his own biggest critic, often commenting on how his previous wins were by decision. Albeit great finishes, but the finishes are a surefire way to propel one's self into the spotlight.
The speed difference was very noticeable. The 28-year-old noticed this and acted on it, throwing a barrage of shots that hurt 'The Hangman'. Although Hooker got caught in this first flurry, he didn't let it deter him, for the second onslaught of punches and elbows forced the referee to step in.
