For all the names that highlight UFC 244, the fight that appears to have the most immediate implications on a title picture is actually on the early prelims. That’s not meant to be a slight on the main card; the main card is fine. It’s better than fine. It’s great. It’s meant to be an indication of how deep this entire card is. Then again, there’s a reason why that contest is buried this deep into the card. As respectable as Katlyn Chookagian and Jennifer Maia are as fighters, they don’t scream must-see-TV, nor do they seem to be a credible threat to Valentina Shevchenko.
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz - Early prelims preview
