5 Reasons To Look Forward To UFC In 2015

Is there reason for optimism in 2015?

The UFC experienced a significant downturn in business in 2014, with some reports citing a decrease in profits of as much as 40%. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is the oversaturation of the product. There was a time when every UFC card felt special, built up over the course of a month and change until anticipation was at a fever pitch for a marquee main event matchup between two guys at the peaks of their careers. Now, due to the frequency of UFC cards - sometimes occurring as often as twice in the same weekend €“ bouts that would have previously been undercard or even preliminary fights are being called on to headline shows. This has resulted in a loss of interest among hardcore fans, requiring more of a commitment that most are willing to give, while the casual fans have less stars and big name fights to gravitate toward and capture their attention. Injuries played a big role in 2014€™s lackluster status as well, with several key fights falling apart after participants suffered setbacks. It€™s an unfortunate part of the fight game that UFC will always have to deal with, but it seemed to hit them harder this past year. So with that being said, is there reason for optimism in 2015? You€™d better believe it. This article will cover 5 reasons why fans should be excited about UFC in 2015. It€™s time!
 
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