This is a rundown of the best post-fight celebrations of the first half of 2011 in the MMA world. Readers will vote on which one they think was the absolute best.
Trumped by the shocking come-from-behind knockout victory by Cheick Kongo and the upset decision win by Charlie Brenneman, Matt Mitrione put on his own impressive performance in the opening bout of the evening on the UFC on Versus 4 main card on Sunday night.
Nate Marquardt was nowhere to be seen Sunday night on Versus. But The MMA Encyclopedia author Jonathan Snowden says he was still the talk of the UFC nation postfight as questions linger about his future in the sport.
Matt Mitrione improved his record to 5-0 tonight as he battered challenger Christian Morecraft, eventually knocking him out at the 4:28 mark of the second round.
SB Nation MMA brings you live results and play-by-play for UFC on Versus 4 (also known as UFC Live 4) beginning at 6 p.m. ET. The main event features a heavyweight, non-title affair between strikers Pat Barry and Cheick Kongo. The main card will air on the Versus network beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
UFC 137: Cheick Kongo vs Matt Mitrione fight booked for Oct. 29 in Las Vegas
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jul 14, 2011 7:01 PM EDT
MMA Awards, First Half of 2011 - Best Post-Fight Celebration
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jul 9, 2011 9:00 PM EDT
USAT/SBN June 2011 MMA Consensus Rankings: Heavyweight
by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Jun 29, 2011 6:00 PM EDT
UFC on Versus 4 ratings worse than Spike TV broadcast of 'Marquardt vs Palhares'
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jun 28, 2011 3:53 PM EDT
When Will UFC Fighters Demand Different Referees Based on Style?
by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Jun 28, 2011 12:01 PM EDT
Is Matt Mitrione Ready to Challenge the Upper Echelon of the UFC's Heavyweight Division?
by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Jun 27, 2011 2:00 PM EDT
UFC on Versus 4 results: How far away is Matt Mitrione from a heavyweight title shot?
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 27, 2011 12:32 PM EDT
UFC Live 4 Post Fight Analysis: Marquardt Absence Steals Show
by Jonathan Snowden from SBNation.com on Jun 27, 2011 9:49 AM EDT
UFC on Versus 4 results wrap: 'Kongo vs Barry' event review, news and notes
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jun 27, 2011 9:02 AM EDT
Dana White: UFC on Versus 4 was one of the best cards we've ever done
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jun 27, 2011 2:40 AM EDT
UFC on Versus 4 results recap from last night for 'Kongo vs Barry' in Pittsburgh
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 27, 2011 12:54 AM EDT
Matt Mitrione Lambastes Christiane Moorecraft At UFC Live 4
by Nate Wilcox from SBNation.com on Jun 26, 2011 9:44 PM EDT
UFC on Versus 4 Results: Matt Mitrione Knocks Out Christian Morecraft
by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Jun 26, 2011 9:32 PM EDT
UFC On Versus 4 Results: Matt Mitrione Blasts Christian Morecraft En Route To Second Round Stoppage
by Luke Thomas from SBNation.com on Jun 26, 2011 9:32 PM EDT
UFC on Versus 4 results: Matt Mitrione knocks out Christian Morecraft
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jun 26, 2011 9:30 PM EDT
UFC on Versus 4 Fight Card: Results and Commentary
by Matthew Roth from Head Kick Legend on Jun 26, 2011 9:12 PM EDT
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 51: UFC on Versus 4 Results Review
by Matt Bishop from Bloody Elbow on Jun 26, 2011 9:00 PM EDT
UFC Live 4 Results And Fight Card Analysis
by Nate Wilcox from SBNation.com on Jun 26, 2011 6:06 PM EDT
UFC On Versus 4 Results And Play-By-Play: Pat Barry Vs. Cheick Kongo, Rick Story Vs. Charlie Brennaman And More
by Luke Thomas from SBNation.com on Jun 26, 2011 3:42 PM EDT
UFC on Versus 4 fight card: Matt Mitrione's rise continues against Christian Morecraft in Pittsburgh
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jun 26, 2011 3:30 PM EDT