No-Gi Match of the Year: Garry Tonon vs Rousimar Palhares 

Though officially a draw, many fans believe Garry Tonon to be the spiritual winner in this incredible contest. Palhares tossed the much smaller Tonon around, but the American black belt would just bounce back up and immediately counterattack, making this a thrilling and captivating match and your choice for best No-Gi Match of the Year.


Nominations:
• Garry Tonon vs Rousimar Palhares @ Polaris 3 
• Lucas Pinheiro vs Joao Pedro @ Fight to Win Pro 17 
• Garry Tonon vs Enrico Coco @ Grappling Pro Championships 
• Jeff Glover vs Justin Rader @ Fight to Win Pro 11 
• Murilo Santana vs Marcel Goncalves @ IBJJF No-Gi Worlds 
• Mahamed Aly vs Jared Dopp @ Grappling Pro Championships