Every UFC fighter has a lot to gain and lose every time they step into the Octagon.
That’s no different for the 20 men fighting in the promotion’s first China event, but the circumstances aren’t so dire for everyone on the card.
Out of those fighters, one core group in particular has more at stake than everyone else due to the paths their respective MMA careers have taken.
Some are fighting for relevance. Some are teetering on the cut list, fighting for their jobs. Others are fighting to gain momentum in stacked divisions. Only two are riding undefeated streaks, and one of them just might be a future title contender further down the road.
But who’s got the biggest prize dangling in front of them this Saturday?
Fortunately, that part’s easy to answer—here’s a look at eight fighters with the most to gain at UFC: Macau, and what they’ll each achieve with a victory.