False starts, new beginnings and redemption stories. Not every UFC card can claim the kinds of easy narratives afforded by the veterans, ex-champions and misfit toys of the sport. But UFC on Fox 13 can, and it goes down Saturday in Phoenix.
Is it an awesome card? Nah. Are there big immediate title implications up and down the slate? Probably not. But does it have some really interesting storylines? Yes. That is what it has.
At the top of the card, former heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos will try to demonstrate that his year away from UFC competition (and two defeats to Cain Velasquez) are in the rearview mirror when he faces off with would-be challenger Stipe Miocic.
Other favorites and lightning rods? How about Nate Diaz, Alistair Overeem, Stefan Struve and Joe Riggs? Oh, and don’t forget Ben Saunders, Jamie Varner, Joe Ellenberger and Henry Cejudo.
This card is packed with personal drama. Maybe that’s something you’re interested in. If so, read on for information capsules, predictions and viewing coordinates for each and every bout on the UFC on Fox 13 card.