Diggin’ Deep on UFC Vegas 17: Thompson vs. Neal - Prelims preview

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesI’m know I’m asking too much, but it would be heaven if the UFC could put together this much quality for every Fight Night card. Unfortunately, this event is the exception to the rule due to the UFC taking off roughly a month after this event — the first time the organization has taken a weekend off since May. Bellator is taking quite a bit of time off too, so this could be the last time for quite a while MMA fans get a chance to take in high level MMA… and the prelims look like they have their own promising performances to offer. Hell, former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis is on the prelims! Pettis has been talking about bringing out some moves he’s been toying with in the gym. Given he’s the creator of the Showtime Kick, we could be in for a hell of a treat.

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