Sometimes, the fight gods just aren't on your side, and luck turns sour. That pretty much sums up 2014 as a whole when it comes to the injury bug. Injuries have been the bane of the UFC in 2014. They're a huge part of why profits are down an astounding forty percent. They have lead to main events falling through, fan favourites being out for extended periods, and even an event being cancelled. It's hard to avoid injuries in the fight game, but clearly something has to be done. Fewer events, changes in training practices for fighters, a crackdown on weight cutting (which has resulted in injuries in some cases) - it's a difficult situation, but one that the UFC must confront sooner rather than later, especially in an era where there are more events than ever before, but fewer and fewer stars to headline them. What were the most unfortunate injuries of 2014? Which had the most devastating impact on the company, and let fans down the most? This list takes a look by examining ten cases where fighters were injured in 2014, and the circumstances surrounding them.
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.
