Every year the UFC sees a handful of its fighters take flight and soar.
Whether it's an inevitable title shot, an illustrious winning streak or just plain old good fights, these standouts often rebirth a division.
But this sport is not for the faint of heart. As fast as these fighters rise, the quicker they fall.
This isn't the case 100 percent of the time, but more often than not some of the promotion's best competitors drop off in the long run.
Here are five UFC stars who will take a step back in 2015.
