Diggin’ Deep on UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade - ESPN prelims preview

If you’re an old school MMA fan, the televised prelims for UFC 237 are likely to prove depressing. Appearances by BJ Penn and Rogerio Nogueira once upon a time proved to be a titillating viewing experience for MMA purveyors. However, that was about a decade ago. At this point, long after their primes have passed, it’s more painful than anything when watching their performances in the cage given their advanced age. After their many battles in the forum, their bodies can no longer take the type of punishment they could in their younger days and – even worse – their creaky bodies can’t avoid the punishment very well either. And yet, they represent the contests the UFC is promoting for this portion of the card. Oh dear….

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