The UFC's first event of 2023 goes down this Saturday inside the Apex facility in Las Vegas, and while it's a pretty poor card, it will serve as the starter pistol for another year of UFC action—a year that should be full of surprises.
There is seldom a boring year for UFC fans. However, this one could be particularly interesting, as several fighters seem to be on the precipice of superstardom, a handful of long-absent stars look poised for comebacks, and the company itself is fighting two high-profile scandals that could have far-reaching implications.
We will see new contenders emerge, and dominant champions dethroned.