Saturday’s UFC on FOX show represents a change in matchmaking direction for the UFC, at least when it comes to the network flagship show.
The past two network events have featured big-name stars squaring off. The UFC put its best foot forward in an attempt to garner eyeballs, and it worked swimmingly. The only problem? Some of the fights were boring, and viewers tuned out in droves.
And so we come to this Saturday night, where the promotion is opting to go for guaranteed fireworks rather than big-name appeal. The thinking is that by putting exciting fights on television—even if those fights don’t feature guys who are everyday household names—viewers will be more apt to stay tuned to the broadcast and perhaps even call their friends to urge them to tune in.
Will the new strategy work? Time will tell. However, one thing is for sure: We’re in store for some great fights on Saturday night.
And since there’s nothing I enjoy more than making lists, I’m going to rank the upcoming fights from most exciting to least. You should do the same because, again, there’s nothing more enjoyable than making lists.