The Ultimate Fighting Championship generally struck a nice balance between big names, intriguing prospects and entertaining action during its run on Fox. While much the same was expected when the promotion signed its deal with ESPN, the jury remains out. Matchmakers nailed the UFC on ESPN 2 main event this Saturday in Philadelphia -- every Justin Gaethje fight is appointment viewing -- but beyond that, there is not a lot of star power or immediately relevant pairings on the card.
The lineup manages to look better the more you look at it, as Karolina Kowalkiewicz-Michelle Waterson carries importance at 115 pounds, but the hangover effect from the UFC loading up its shows earlier this year has begun to make itself apparent.