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Silva over Sonnen? Cain Velasquez’s title wins? What was the best UFC moment of 2010?

Now that we’re into a new decade, take a look back at the moments the UFC says were its best in 2010 – and vote for your pick.

We’re not so far into 2020 that it’s too late to take a look back at the past decade that was.

The UFC recently rolled out compilation videos with some of the best moments of each calendar year from 2010-2019. From Brock Lesnar’s beatdown at the hands of Cain Velasquez and Anderson Silva’s Hail Mary submission of Chael Sonnen, to Jorge Masvidal’s 5-second KO of Ben Askren and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s continued unbeaten run, the UFC covered all the big moments over 10 years.

We’re still a ways out from UFC 246, which kicks off the promotion’s next decade. So with that, let’s take a look back at what the UFC said were its biggest moments in 2010. Check them out in the video above, and then cast your vote in the poll below for your pick for the best UFC moment from 2010.

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UFC Fight Pass 500 Moments video: Mirko Cro Cop defeats his biggest fan is No. 236

The UFC recently held its 500th live event, and the organization is marking the occasion with a list of 500 Unforgettable Moments.

UFC 244 marked the promotion’s 500th live event, and the organization is marking the occasion with “an internally curated list of 500 Unforgettable Moments from UFC history.”

Scheduled to be released in seven installments, UFC Fight Pass 500 Moments shines a spotlight on some of the most memorable highlights – and lowlights – from the UFC’s 26-year run, both in and out of the cage.

UFC Fight Pass officials have committed to sharing video of a few of those key moments with MMA Junkie, as well. This time, we bring you a heavyweight matchup from UFC 115 in June 2010.

On the main card, fan favorite [autotag]Pat Barry[/autotag] faced off against one of his heroes, [autotag]Mirko Cro Cop[/autotag]. Admittedly, Barry was a bit starstruck – and it could have been one of the factors that led to his demise.

UFC.com’s Walker Van Wey sets the table:

Mirko Cro Cop was almost every heavyweight’s favorite fighter and 5-1 Pat Barry didn’t muddy the water at all when it came to his admiration for the Pride legend. At the UFC 115 press conference Barry was smiling ear to ear openly admitting he’s looking for the right time to ask for an autograph and that he can’t figure out whether to “use the bathroom or throw up.” Cro Cop, a man of few words and even fewer emotions couldn’t help but crack a smile at Barry’s giddy approach to the biggest fight of his career.

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You can watch the fight footage in the video above. And check out a few more memorable moments below:

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