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Addressing Some Of The Key Takeaways From The UFC’s Return to Miami on Saturday Night

By E. Spencer Kyte • Mar. 11, 2024

Over the last 12 months, two evenings in Miami have provided fight fans with loads of excitement and plenty to talk about after the smoke cleared from inside Kaseya Center.

Last year, Israel Adesanya ended UFC 287 with a blistering second-round knockout win over Alex Pereira to reclaim the middleweight title, capping a night that included excellent finishes from Rob Font and Kevin Holland, and strong outings from Gilbert Burns, Christian Rodriguez, and Loopy Godinez, amongst many others.

This past weekend, UFC 299 blew into town with the best lineup of the year from…