If the last two UFC cards were a showcase for up-and-coming or overlooked talents, then Saturday’s show serves to put the spotlight back on some familiar faces.
There are hidden gems in the UFC on ESPN 14 lineup, but a quick glance reveals four former UFC champions on the card as well as three fighters who have competed for UFC titles. Not bad for the last event of the promotion’s initial visit to Fight Island.
Robert Whittaker competes for the first time since losing his middleweight belt to Israel Adesanya. “The Reaper” returns from a much-needed break to recover from what he called “burnout,” and he now has to defend his spot against recent divisional debutant Darren Till.