The UFC makes its long awaited return to Japan this weekend, set to feature one of the most anticipated title bouts of the year.
Frankie Edgar will defend the UFC lightweight title against rising star and former WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson.
Edgar is coming an impressive knockout victory over Gray Maynard at UFC 136, successfully retaining the title in his third defense.
Meanwhile, Henderson has defeated a list of who’s-who in the lightweight division to earn his shot at Edgar, riding a three-fight win streak since his loss to Anthony Pettis in December 2010. With the win, either Edgar or Henderson will be declared the undisputed No. 1 lightweight in the world.
Also, former UFC light heavyweight champion and PRIDE star, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson returns to his roots that made him a fan favourite among the Japanese fans. Jackson, who is coming off a loss to Jon Jones, will look to rebound when he meets Ryan Bader in the evening’s co-main event.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan breaks down some of the event’s main bouts, providing in-depth analysis, along with interviews from some of the fighters.
UFC 144 will be a monumental event and it will feature an unprecedented seven bouts on the main card, as opposed to the traditional format.
UFC 144 is live this Saturday night from the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo.
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