Diggin’ Deep on UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje - Early prelims preview

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC Well this feels a bit weird.... I realize the format of three differing blocks for a UFC fight card was the norm for several years, but the convenience of staying on ESPN+ for the entirety of a card has been nice. Now, the early prelims on Fight Pass are returning for one of the most anticipated events of the year. I suppose it makes sense as there has never been less of a reason to have Fight Pass at this point. Nonetheless, they are smart to put one of the favorites for FOTN as the featured early prelim as I’d probably say you can stay in bed otherwise.

It will have been just three weeks since Casey Kenney last competed when he returns to action. One can’t…