With the UFC trying to mend injury-related issues that occurred last year, Bellator moving to Spike TV to expand their brand and Strikeforce offering a jam-packed farewell card, 2013 is ready to begin with a bang.
Multiple title defenses, grudge matches, sneak previews of future championship contenders and more will give MMA fans truly something to cheer about following an inconsistent 2012.
Based on potential, excitement, overall hype and significance, here are 15 must-see fights for the month of January.