After a break from the watching face punching for about two weeks – and I’m not just talking about the UFC – the fight game returns about two weeks into the new year. The UFC’s offering feels more than a little bit underwhelming, though there are a number of contests that offer intrigue beneath the surface.
Case in point: there is no clear favorite on any of the fights showing up on the Fight Pass portion. I realize that doesn’t necessarily mean the fights will be closely contested, much less worth watching. But I look at what is being offered between the heavyweight contests and the women’s showdown and I think there is more than a bit of potential.