Will 2017 see less UFC events?
When the UFC’s new owners WME-IMG began laying off employees in mass back in October, some speculated it could be a hint that the UFC is reducing the number of live events.
A lot of fans and experts seem to feel that having so many events reduces the quality of fights. The UFC has averaged close to 45 shows a year (since 2012) which almost amounts to a card per week.
Some believe with well over 500 fighters on the roster, spreading the talent so far out takes away from events.