The UFC returns to Cincinnati for the first time in nearly seven years with another Ohioan headliner, who despite his roots faces an uphill fight on home soil. Welterweight Matt Brown, who once trained with previous main-eventer (and Cincinnati native son) Rich Franklin, is a 2-to-1 underdog against Brazilian Erick Silva. Do bettors know something the general public doesn’t? “The Immortal” owns a six-fight winning streak at 170 pounds – no small feat in the marquee division
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10 reasons to watch UFC Fight Night 40 with Matt Brown’s upset chances at home – MMA Junkie