How do you judge a fighter’s overall appeal?
Is it his ability to finish fights or his knack for pulling out a close victory?
How do these guys get recognized by ordinary UFC fans?
Is it through PPV events, The Ultimate Fighter or new media?
Whichever aspect these athletes encompass, they are nonetheless on the rise.
By the end of 2012, based on production inside the cage and management’s disposition to make them relevant, these 10 fighters will become household names.