Impressive first impressions: The top 10 UFC debut performances of 2020

Another year is in the books, and while it didn’t go according to plan, UFC provided a number of memorable moments in 2020.

Numerous prospects, Dana White’s Contender Series signees, and highly touted fighters brought in from other promotions made their UFC debuts in 2020 – but some were more memorable than others.

Here are the 10 UFC debut performances that stood out above the rest.

Note: Factors in determining the ranking included skills displayed, flare, by how much expectations were exceeded, potential ceiling of athlete, and level of statement made.