The FightMatrix Most Improved Fighter of the Year for 2011 is: Michael Chandler
Chandler, who was unranked at the end of 2010, skyrocketed all the way up to #5 in the Lightweight division, with wins over highly ranked fighters such as Patricky Freire and Eddie Alvarez. After going 4-0 in 2011, his career record stands at a perfect 9-0.
Honorable Mention: Robert Peralta