Questionable scorecards and fights that qualify as cures for insomnia defined the early contests for the UFC’s showing in Charlotte. The front runner for Robbery of the Year for 2018 was established as Ji Yeon Kim somehow convinced the judges she beat Justine Kish despite being outlanded by Kish in every round, usually by a significant margin. That was followed by a pair of women’s contests lacking in drama and action, leaving viewers wanting.
Fortunately, the final two contests delivered on the goods to ensure the prelims weren’t a complete loss. Bobby Green pushed a hard pace on Erik Koch to secure a unanimous decision while Mirsad Bektic reminded everyone of his physical abilities by brutalizing Godofredo Pepey with a right hand to the bread basket.