Fun fights were made for Saskatoon.
It may come off as a backhanded compliment, and while it’s true that UFC Fight Night 74 was not rife with high-stakes fights or top-ranked fighters, the card was studded with appetizing competitors and competitions for hardcore fans and action junkies.
The main event was the exception, with Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira battling to determine the next bona fide contender in the featherweight division.
Outside of that, plenty of prospects, high-octane fighters and hometown heroes (Patrick Cote, anyone?) made the card interesting, at least on paper.
So how did it all unfold on this rare Sunday card, taking place from the largest city in Saskatchewan, up there in the Great White North? As always, the final stat lines only reveal so much. Here are the real winners and losers from UFC Fight Night 74.
Per usual, full results are available on the final slide.