Highlighting Three Surging Athletes With The Opportunity To Stand Out On Saturday
Events like Saturday’s return to the ESPN airwaves offer an opportunity to a handful of ascending fighters that may not otherwise be available to them if they were slated to compete on a loaded pay-per-view card or a show like last weekend’s in Abu Dhabi with a main card brimming with established names and compelling pairings.
I’ve always likened these shows to small, independent movies, where actors get a chance to spread their wings and command more of the spotlight in a leading role than they would as a supporting character surrounded by massive Hollywood names.