On Saturday at the UFC Apex, we saw one former title challenger make a strong case for another shot, while another showed signs of falling back into the pack.
UFC on ESPN 17—UFC Vegas 13, if you like—rolled into the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s hometown HQ with a 10-fight card, truncated by the last-minute loss of Ian Heinisch vs. Brendan Allen due to COVID-19. Even without that likely “Fight of the Night” candidate, however, we were treated to Top 10 contenders staking out their place in their respective divisions, prospects showing out, and Octagon newcomers showing us the right and wrong ways to make a first impression.