2016 has been an absolutely crazy year in the UFC. If 2015 was the year the UFC bounced back, in terms of the box office and PPV sales, then 2016 has been bizarro world. It's still too early to tell how the year will turn out, but we can certainly talk about some of the crazy things that have happened so far. From freak injuries, to the naming of CM Punk's first opponent in an incredibly bizarre fashion, to a fighter's mother calling for the arrest of their coach, the year so far has been far from the norm - and that's saying something in a sport that has had its fair share of drug problems, domestic disputes, and hey, a fighter nicknamed "Rampage" once going on one. The action inside the cage has been strong, if a little unexpected at times. One champion has been dethroned, a hot prospect was served his first defeat, and the number one welterweight contender was knocked out in stunning fashion - but really, it's the news outside the cage that is turning heads. With that in mind lets look at the strangest UFC stories from 2016 so far.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
