Reflecting on 2007

2007 was quite the year for fight sports:

• The UFC continued its strong growth from 2006 with a huge 2007 and many other MMA promotions surfaced looking to challenge the undisputed top-MMA promotion.
• In the WWE injuries and steroids drew more headlines than in-the-ring action with the double murder-suicide involving Chris Benoit drawing massive negative attention to the worlds top sports entertainment brand.
• Boxing in 2007 was highlighted by one man: Floyd Mayweather Jr.. His fights against Ocar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton drew record PPV buys and revenue to highlight his very impressive year.

My fellow bloggers around the b5 sports channel have also taken a look back at 2007 for each of their respective sports. Here’s a list of some other year-end recaps from around the network:

• BCS Frenzy: The Five Best Sports Video Games of 2007
• BCS Frenzy: The Ten Hottest Quarterbacks of 2007
• Gossip on Sports: Best and Worst of Sports in 2007, Part I
• Gossip on Sports: Best and Worst of Sports in 2007, Part II
• Hockey Beat: Top NHL Plays of 2007
• Hoops Fantasy: Top Ten Breakout Players for 2008
• Knuckle Curve: Looking Back on 2007
• The Fantasy Kickoff: Top Ten Fantasy Football Surprises of 2007
• The Footie: Best Soccer Goals of 2007