UFC Fight Night 159 went down Saturday from Mexico City, Mexico. In the main event, favorite fighting son Yair Rodriguez tried to take a big step up the featherweight ladder against veteran slugger Jeremy Stephens.
They were two great, if dissimilar, knockout artists. The 26-year-old Rodriguez (11-2) is the young buck of the two, and his high-wire striking style and deceptive toughness have made him must-see TV in short order. Seven years his elder, Stephens (28-16) has been crushing fools since the barnstorming days.
Could the young Mexican get over against the native Iowan? And what about the rest of the 12-fight card?