The Fighter & The Kid Why UFC 315 Ticket Sales are a Disaster | TFATK Ep. 1087
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May 8, 2025 The hosts dive into a whimsical hypothetical about creating a new alphabet. They explore the troubling low ticket sales at UFC 315 and the impact of youth performance enhancers. The decline of UFC star power is critiqued, alongside reflections on the sport's commercialization. A heated controversy involving a college student prompts discussions on free speech and social media ramifications. With plenty of humor, they also touch on generational quirks, celebrity friendships, and the emotional pressures young athletes confront.
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Coaching Son's Baseball Competitiveness
- Brendan Schaub shared his experience coaching his son T in baseball and managing his competitiveness.
- T struggles with controlling his emotions after pitching and dealing with higher competition levels.
No Balance in Greatness
- Great champions lack balance in personal life and prioritize their sport to excel.
- Examples include GSP, Lance Armstrong, and Djokovic, who sacrificed balance for greatness.
UFC Oversaturation Hurts Appeal
- UFC is oversaturating the market with too many fights, lowering overall event quality.
- They moved from stacked cards to a boxing-style model, hurting fan interest and sales.