UFC 332 reminds us that there are two kinds of disappointing MMA events — but maybe that old way of thinking is due for an update

In the world of MMA, there are two distinct types of disappointing events, but the traditional way of categorizing them may need an update. Back in 2012, UFC president Dana White acknowledged the disappointment of UFC 149, his first event in Calgary, admitting that it was one of the few "sucky" shows they had ever put on. Despite featuring high-profile fighters like Jose Aldo, Jon Jones, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Michael Bisping, the event fell short of expectations.

However, the UFC's most recent disappointment, UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, presents a different scenario. Fans were promised a star-studded card, but instead, they were left with a main event that no one was clamoring for, Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong, and a supporting cast that falls short of expectations. While the undercard features some interesting names like King Green, Roberto Soldić, Rafael dos Anjos, Johnny Walker, Marvin Vettori, and Court McGee, nothing in the lineup seems to evoke the excitement that fans crave.

The good news is that the new pricing model, which includes all numbered events with a monthly subscription, has eliminated the need to pay premium prices for these events. However, the lack of star power in UFC 332's lineup leaves fans feeling underwhelmed, questioning whether the old way of thinking about events as the top tier of content still holds true. With the new model, the lines between different tiers of programming are blurring, and fans may need to reevaluate their expectations for these numbered events.