UFC V314 is a terrific card, full stop. It’s got all the elements we hope for: ranked fights, plenty of ranked fighters, and we’re not overrun with fighters coming off losses or from the Contender Series. The bouts are matched well and are compelling, with plenty of room for advancement. The main card is quite top heavy, with a concentration of top tier…

UFC Vegas 105 happens to be another one of those cards that looks absolutely awful on paper, and while it may deliver some action, what sets it on a troubling path is the recycling of fighters coming off strings of losses. It’s one thing to have a dearth of ranked talent, but quite another to feature an athlete coming off four straight losses while faci…

UFC Mexico is so bad that it broke Connor’s internet. That’s right fam, Zane and Connor set out yesterday to record the main card episode but were unable to complete it due to an internet outage. We view this as a sign from the fight gods to abandon ship. There was about 16 minutes of uninterrupted content, so we decided to go ahead and host it, then give it away for free. Let’s take a look at the event’s main portion and the alternative stats:

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UFC Mexico Main Card

* Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg 125 lbs

* Manuel Torres vs. Drew Dober 155 lbs

* Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer 185 lbs

* Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Vince Morales 135 lbs

* David Martinez vs. Saimon Oliveira 135 lbs

* Ronaldo Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas 125 lbs

UFC Mexico Alternative Facts

* Ranked Fights: 1

* Ranked Fighters: 3

* Fighters coming off losses: 15

* Contender Series Alumni: 16

* TUF Alumni: 3

* Road to UFC Alumni: 0

* Debuting Fighters: 2

Don’t forget to check out the bonus section for a great review of the UFC London card. Make sure to tune in immediately after this Saturday’s fights for breakdowns and analysis on our 6th Round Post-Fight Show.

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