Through the Past Darkly: Reflections on UFC 153 and Silva vs. Bonnar

You want to know what an all-around great event UFC 153 was?

All you need to know is this: Even Jon Fitch put on a spectacular performance, and in victory no less.

I realize that’s a pretty backhanded compliment, but I mean it in the best possible …

You want to know what an all-around great event UFC 153 was?

All you need to know is this: Even Jon Fitch put on a spectacular performance, and in victory no less.

I realize that’s a pretty backhanded compliment, but I mean it in the best possible way. Fitch, who’s known for anesthetizing large groups of people with his methodical ground game, came away with a much-needed “Fight of the Night” bonus.