2012 looks to be a breakout year for the UFC and for MMA in general.
The UFC on Fox deal looks to bring MMA to a truly mainstream status and will provide numerous outlets for exposure. Strikeforce will remain in business and now has the ability to put on entertaining fights instead of trying to worry about competing with the UFC.
Bellator will continue to assert itself as the second promotion in the U.S. and should keep putting on entertaining shows, much like the WEC we all miss.
There’s also a bundle of potential matchups that should be on any MMA fan’s calendar. From rematches to grudge matches, 2012 will provide us with numerous great potential matches.