UFC Fight Night: Mark Hunt vs. Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva is an event just begging to be treated boldly.
With an eclectic mix of slumping veterans and Octagon newcomers—not to mention its unconventional Friday night start time—no one is likely to emerge from this card riding a bullet train to the top. That decided lack of A-list talent, however, does not prohibit a good time, which this show seems scientifically designed to deliver.
Hunt and Silva both roll in on the heels of losses, their momentum stymied and their feel-good stories dashed. Neither guy makes a habit out of going to decision, though, so if you’re the sort of fight fan who likes a good, old-fashioned donnybrook, allow this event to be your huckleberry.
Possibilities abound, and Bleacher Report MMA lead writers Chad Dundas and Jonathan Snowden are more than happy to peer into the future lives of all involved. Without further pretense, here are their bold predictions…