Diggin’ Deep on UFC Sacramento: De Randamie vs. Ladd - Prelims preview

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesThe UFC’s return to Sacramento feels underwhelming to say the least. Often times, I’ll point to injuries as a reason for a card to feel that way. Though there are injuries aplenty on this card, they don’t completely explain away that feeling. Yes, the originally scheduled contests felt more competitive, but only just barely. To be fair, I will throw out one potential caveat. Y’all remember Julianna Pena? Last time we saw her, she was a single victory away from challenging for the women’s bantamweight title. However, that was all the way back in January 2017. After taking the time off to become a mother, she returns – replacing an injured Sara McMann -- against former flyweight champion, Nicco Montano. It’s hard to predict how either performs, but it certainly could have major implications on the bantamweight division if both can flash signs of their old selves. We’ll soon find out.

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