This Saturday’s UFC 144 will mark the UFC’s first trip to Japan under Zuffa ownership. An event that will be crucial to the future health of the sport in Japan, UFC 144 has been stacked with a lightweight title fight and a number of popular Japanese fighters.
In the card’s main event, lightweight titleholder Frankie Edgar will attempt to defend his title for a third straight fight.
Looking to dethrone the champion will be former WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson, who has not lost since joining the UFC.
The event will also feature a battle between top light heavyweights Quinton Jackson and Ryan Bader. The fight will mark Jackson’s first fight in Japan since his days with Pride. Indeed, “Rampage” will have plenty of motivation to please the fans that helped him become the fighter he is today.
Before Saturday’s event, the fighters will hit the scales at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Video of the weigh-ins will be streamed live on the below video player.
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