Mickey Gall

Mickey Gall is forever linked to one of the most-watched debuts in UFC history. When CM Punk made his crossover from WWE, it was Gall who called him out and quickly submitted him, instantly turning a regional prospect into a household name among MMA fans.

The challenge was living up to that spotlight. Gall picked up wins over names like Sage Northcutt but also took losses to veterans like Diego Sanchez, and over time he settled into a journeyman role in a deep welterweight division.

For fans, he'll always be the answer to a trivia question, but he was also a genuine grappling threat who could end a fight quickly when the matchup broke his way.