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Europe1 asks: Sage leaving the UFC got me thinking. Is it easier to build hype for a fighter Outside the UFC than it is Inside the UFC?
Thanks, Europe1, for another very good question. Building hype for a fighter is an uphill battle no matter what promotion is home. Look at all of the factors that go into making a star.