The early fights for UFC 226 offer a couple of contests that would be main card fodder for a Fight Night card. In fact, it wasn’t that long ago Lando Vannata was serving as the co-main event for UFC 209. Granted, he wasn’t deserving of his placement on that card – in addition to injuries boosting him into that role – but it does show how much the UFC thought of him at the time. He faces a tough challenge another young prospect, Drakkar Klose. However, it could be the matchup between Dan Hooker and Gilbert Burns that offers more intrigue as both have been riding impressive stretches where they’ve won all their contests before the judges could make a decision.
Diggin’ Deep on UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier - Fight Pass prelims preview
