The UFC is a tactical organization.
The company’s efforts are often thrust under a public microscope, and rightfully so. With millions of dollars at stake, they must make the right moves.
In the process of writing checks, signing new talent and showcasing them to the masses, the UFC is consistently in a state of wait and see.
From young prospects to savvy veterans, well-crafted disciplines to natural athleticism, the plethora of UFC additions are as different as they are unpredictable.
The gamble is certainly worth it for the largest mixed martial arts promotion in the world, as the payoff of a superstar is sometimes priceless.
Here are seven organizational newcomers who are sure to shine in 2015 and make the UFC’s contractual efforts worthwhile.
*This list contains fighters with no more than one Octagon appearance