Rise and shine!
For American MMA fans, the timing of UFC Fight Night 79 may have appeared a little cruel and unusual. The preliminary card—going down from Seoul, South Korea—started early Saturday morning, at 5 a.m. Eastern Time. And not just any Saturday morning, the Saturday morning after Black Friday, which itself is the day after Thanksgiving. It’s like a gauntlet of things that make you tired.
But intrepid early risers were rewarded with a fight card that exceeded many expectations. There were finishes, close fights and moments galore, all before the backdrop of a colorful Korean crowd.
The culminating fight was a main event between Jorge Masvidal and former UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson. But there were several other moments.
If you chose to sleep in, take heart. We got up, and we got you. These are the real winners and losers from UFC Fight Night 79.
As always, full card results appear on the final slide.