UFC 178 was pretty sweet, but these days the fighting calendar waits for no fan. The train pulls back out of the station today with two destinations on the docket for Saturday.
The first will happen in the middle of the afternoon U.S. East Coast time, when UFC Fight Night 53 kicks off from Stockholm, Sweden. Headlining the 11-fight slate will be Icelandic grappling standout Gunnar Nelson, staking his undefeated pro record against wrestle-brawling American Rick Story.
That evening, it’s Fight Night 54. The main event there is Rory MacDonald, the Tristar prodigy welterweight division’s resident fightbot, who may be in position to challenge for the title if he can defeat sharp-striking Tarec Saffiedine in front of his Canadian countrymen.
It’s a lot to take in. So let us help you. Here’s a complete guide to both cards, including quick picks for both undercards and breakdowns, predictions and viewing coordinates for every main card bout.