December and January were slow months for UFC fans, but things are set to pick up in a big way. The UFC is about to kick off a nine-week run that will feature a card on every weekend, a stretch which kicks off with UFC Fight Night 144.
Taking place in Fortaleza, Brazil, the event features a slew of top Brazilian talent, ranging from former featherweight champion Jose Aldo to hot upstarts like Livia Renata Souza and Marlon Moraes. The main card currently stands as follows:
- Raphael Assuncao vs. Marlon Moraes
- Jose Aldo vs.