The MTV VMAs aren't really talked about so much after the show airs for things like who took home the most Moonmen, or who got robbed because they lost-the shocking show tends to be more of a conversations starter because of the performances that are done on stage throughout the night.

And while this year didn't feature any controversial twerks, snakes or daring makeout sessions, there were definitely memorable moments from most of the performances. Unfortunately, others failed to impress as much as they could have.

So who came out on top? Here is our ranking of the VMA performance from worst to best:

The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey, "Closer"

"Closer" may be the number one song right now, and both The Chainsmokers and Halsey are rising talents to keep an eye on, but overall, the energy level for the number seemed low, and didn't seem to be a great way to really introduce the singers to those in the audience who may not have discovered them yet. Andrew Taggert's vocals also came off a little shaky at times, which didn't help.

Future, "F**k Up Some Commas"

Another low energy performance with minimal choreography, Future's time on the stage was less impressive and memorable than it could have been, and honestly seemed upstaged by his own introduction by Michael Phelps (who credited the singer for the song he was listening to when he made his now famous meme-worthy game face during the recent Rio Olympics).

Britney Spears ft. G-Eazy, "Make Me/Me, Myself & I"

It's painful to put Britney's return to the VMAs stage for the first time in a decade so close to the bottom of the list, especially when she proved she's still the talented dancer she always was throughout the number, and actually chose to leave some of the theatrics of her past (like the "Slave 4 U" snake and kiss with Madonna) behind, leaving the focus on her talent. The problem was that she Lip-synched the entire thing, and it didn't go unnoticed-and that dampened the excitement of seeing her perform again.

Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj, "Side To Side"

Not quite "Bang Bang," but Ariana proved that she still has a big voice that's worth admiring during the performance, hitting every single note despite some high energy choreography which saw her pumping on an exercise bike, lifting weights, and hitting a pommel horse. While Nicki didn't join in on the exercise fun, she still brought her best attitude to the performance, and the duo's decision to push their male dancers down in front of them to close the number proved they know how to be powerful women.

Nick Jonas ft. Ty Dolla $ign, "Bacon"

Bringing viewers outside of Madison Square Garden and into the Tick Tock Diner across the street was a brilliant move for Jonas, who serenaded patrons at the restaurant during the performance ( as well as brother Joe and fellow Best New Artist winners DNCE). The energy remained high as the actions went outside the diner for Ty Dolla $ign's verse with some lowriders next to him, before Jonas concluded things on an outdoor stage. The whole performance had high energy, and it was a nice break from inside the venue.

Rihanna, "Greatest Hits Medley"

Instead of doing one lengthy performance ahead of being presented with the Video Vanguard Award, Rihanna split her performance into four separate parts, all of which focused on different parts of her lengthy career and numerous hits. Opening the show with an electric medley of "Don't Stop The Music/Only Girl (In The World)/We Found Love/Where Have You Been," she then had a dancehall-centric segment of "Work/Rude Boy/What's My Name," and another performance of "Need Me/B**ch Better Have My Money," before closing the show and accepting her award with a powerful rendition of "Stay/Diamonds/Love on the Brain." All of the performances proves that BadGirlRiRi truly is an undeniable talent.

Beyonce, "Lemonade"

Are words really needed to describe this epic 16 minute performance?

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