Diggin’ Deep on UFC Adelaide: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa - Main card preview

Aleksander V. Chernykh-USA TODAY SportsI haven’t been the kindest when it comes to giving reasons to watch the UFC Adelaide card so far. While I’m not going to go so far as to say the main card makes up for what the prelims lacked, there are some quality contests that are worth a peek. While Mark Hunt may have more in common with the AARP crowd than with the majority of the roster, the King of the Walkoff KO is still a highlight reel waiting to happen. He plays gatekeeper to a promising up-and-comer in Justin Willis. Shogun Rua, despite his legendary status, doesn’t elicit the same type of anticipation as Hunt does at this point. However, the former Pride Grand Prix champion has proven he’s capable of glimmers of his past glory. Like Hunt, Shogun plays gatekeeper to young Aussie Tyson Pedro. Earth-shattering contests? No. But it is possible they could be launching pads to something special….

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