There aren't many MMA fighters who can say that they were a champion one day, that they wore 12 pounds of gold around their waist and were the best in the world in their division. Some have yet to reach that goal, and others have fell short on the big stage for the Championship. Here are 5 fighters who will finally reach the mountaintop of MMA in 2014...
5. John Dodson
"The Magician" is one of the most energetic fighters in UFC History, known for his quick paced style of fighting and off-the-wall post fight celebrations, Dodson is one of the most powerful punchers at 125-pounds in world. Despite falling short in his first title shot against Demetrious Johnson, Dodson is the one flyweight who could give "Mighty Mouse" a run for his money at keeping the belt. If he can knock off one or two more Top Ten Flyweights in 2014, he could be fighting for the belt once again before the year comes to an end.