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Previous winners:

2017 - Frances Ngannou
2016 - Cody Garbrandt
2015 - Tony Ferguson
2014 - Kelvin Gastelum/Will Brooks (tie)
2013 - Khabib Nurmagomedov
2012 - Renan Barao
2011 - Jake Ellenberger
2010 - Anthony Pettis

Israel.

I think Volkanovski should take it at the death. Israel had 4 wins, but only 2 of quality. Volkanovski had 3 and 2, respectively. But his quality wins were higher-ranked. Mendes and Elkins > Brunson and Tavares. Volkanovski also beat otherwise 12-0 Jeremy Kennedy. And all his wins were in style. Israel had a split decision.