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Sometimes when the UFC holds an event in a new city, it relies heavily on brand recognition alone to sell tickets. After all, if you live in Jerkwater, USA and the UFC finally shows up with a Fight Night event at your local civic center, you’re probably going to go just to say you were there, even if there are no major stars in the lineup.
That couldn’t be further from the truth in the case of Boston and UFC 118. Not only is a large market that only recently opened up to MMA, it’s also a place near and dear to Dana White’s heart. Boston doesn’t get a couple of TUF contestants sandwiched between local boys. Boston gets the full UFC treatment. Boston gets a title fight, a sideshow match-up, and a number one contender bout.
But, as always, just as there are stars so too must there be drifting detritus. Half the guys on every fight card go home sad, and those who go home sad too often in the UFC don’t get to come back. Let’s break down Saturday night’s lineup to see who desperately needs a win this time around.