On Saturday night, the UFC returns from a week off with UFC Fight Night 60. Live on Fox Sports 1, the card is headlined by former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson going up to 170 pounds for a bout with Brandon Thatch on late notice.
The card features a lot of up-and-coming talent and has not been heavily advertised. Injuries deteriorated a once-promising card.
It’s tough to justify watching this card other than the fact that it is on free TV. However, here are three reasons to watch this fight card come Saturday night.
Future Contender vs. Former Champion
Brandon Thatch is a future title contender; there is no doubt about that. Benson Henderson is a former UFC lightweight champion taking a fight at welterweight to save a headliner.
This should be an interesting fight.
Thatch burst onto the UFC scene with his violent finishes and exciting style. He has long been considered a top prospect at welterweight and has a chance to prove his hype against a proven vet.
Henderson is looking to end a losing streak here, which will be tough on short notice against a seemingly bigger opponent.
It’s a good preview of present versus future, which is a reason to tune in.
The Evolution of “Blessed”
Max Holloway has quietly and quickly become one of the hottest featherweights in the world. That’s why he earned a co-main event spot.
Since losing to Conor McGregor, Holloway has looked like a different fighter. He has rattled off four consecutive wins over the likes of Will Chope, Andre Fili, Clay Collard and Akira Corassani, all of which came via knockout or submission.
He earned Fight Night bonuses for his knockouts of Chope and Corassani. That shows the greatness of his recent performances.
He has a huge test in the form of Cole Miller right now. A win over Miller, especially an impressive one, could get Holloway into contention, which is impressive for a fighter as young as the 23-year-old Hawaiian.
Free TV
I am trying to give you reasons to watch this card, but the only reason I can give you that will have you tune in is the fact that it’s on free TV. That is, of course, if you get Fox Sports 1.
If you have it, this card will cost you nothing. In my experience, some of the most entertaining cards are the ones that lack star power and are on free television.
This could be one of those cards.
So grab a six pack, get a bag of pretzels and call some friends. It could be a fun night of fights for all who watch.
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