We all knew a coming down had to happen sooner rather than later. The hope was just that it wouldn’t be so dramatic. There’s no easy way to put it: UFC Vegas 43 wasn’t a good card.
10 of the 11 contests went to decision. And while a fight going to decision doesn’t automatically make it bad, having a change in flavor is key to serving up a multi-course meal. It took nine fights until that change up occurred; by then, the mood for the night was already set.
It didn’t help that the main event between Miesha Tate and Ketlen Vieira went the distance in a very deliberate pace.