Five Points: With no Lesnar and no GSP, A Plan to Create Stars in the UFC (Part 3 of 5)

By Michael Ford As the UFC seeks to make stars, some will be viewed as Heroes, and others as Heels. Here are five candidates for fame as fight fan favorites.The first piece in this series focused on crucial components for stardom, while the second piece concentrated on the mechanisms by which stars are made. This piece and the one that follows it will focus on candidates for stardom – some will be viewed as Heroes, others as Heels.1. Jon JonesThis is the obvious choice. The future is now for the young fighter, the spot has been vacated, and what happens in the next 12 months will determine whether he realizes his potential, and becomes the UFC’s signature star. He has already delivered the kinds of performances in the Octagon that have left fans breathless, and put together a collection of highlights unlike any other. All that he has lacked is the spotlight that comes from millions of eyes fixated on him, wondering what will happen next. Many athletes can’t handle the spotli...