UFC 162: 3 Reasons This Is a Must-Buy Pay-Per-View Event

On Saturday, July 6, UFC 162 will be prefaced by an undercard that features a wealth of exciting matchups—lightning-fast strikers such as Edson Barboza will battle it out alongside tried-and-true veterans like Chris Leben.What’s more, there’s muc…

On Saturday, July 6, UFC 162 will be prefaced by an undercard that features a wealth of exciting matchups—lightning-fast strikers such as Edson Barboza will battle it out alongside tried-and-true veterans like Chris Leben.

What’s more, there’s much on the line for many of the fighters involved.

The main card ups the figurative ante by opening with a potential barn-burner between Cub Swanson and Dennis Siver—the former is undergoing a career resurgence while the latter is benefiting from a recent drop to featherweight.

The action certainly doesn’t stop there. 

The entire main card is riddled with dynamic fighters and tantalizing matchups, with the evening of course culminating with Chris Weidman’s effort to dethrone the great Anderson Silva.

Fireworks are certainly in the making. Let’s examine three crucial reasons why dipping into your wallet for UFC 162 may prove to be a wise investment.

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