UFC 218 promised something special, and special is exactly what we got. Granted, you could argue that there’s no such thing as a perfect night - whether it’s commentators boasting about athletes working day jobs to make ends meet, or referees warning fighters for not blocking punches with their face - but to the extent that we get these in MMA, the battles in Detroit delivered.
It’s especially nice as a follow up to the TUF 26 card. The reality show finale kept us hooked with plenty of guts, but not much arts, even with a title on the line.