UFC 219: Holm vs Cyborg - Winners and Losers

After a tumultuous year that could very well be the most circus/sideshow-filled in recent memory, the UFC finally ends 2017 in a discreet manner. Not much promotion was really rolled out for this, and in other times it could perhaps be even seen as something of a love letter to hardcore fans.

Headlined by a women’s title fight featuring two competitors with impressive resumes, the card had a very anticipated lightweight fight with title implications and the return of Carlos Condit. The expectations for the action-hungry fan were healthy for Hooker vs Diakiese and a possible coming out party for rising talent Cynthia Calvillo. On paper, it looked like a very promising affair. In practice, it…