2014 was a bit of a rough year for the UFC. You had performance enhancing drug scandals and the retirement of a pair of UFC stars in disgrace. Injury after injury, and the second cancelled event in UFC history. A lawsuit brought against the company by former and current fighters. The inability, once again, for the promotion to break the last barrier and have MMA sanctioned in New York. A drop of nearly 40% in revenue. A lack of star power. While the company finished strong in December, a lone month doesn't a turnaround make. However, there are a few things the company could do, and particularly a few matches the company could make, to turn things around in 2015. It's a simple fact: a fight promotion lives and dies by the quality of its fights and the stars in them. Lots of star power in exciting fights means the company will thrive. A dull fight between cans means people tune out. What fights do fans want to see in 2015 to bring the excitement back? Click "next" below to find out;
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
