Paige VanZant The UFC is staging more than 40 events in 2014 with hundreds of fighters going in and out of the octagon. There’s only a brief window of opportunity to make a lasting impression on fans, and some do it better than others. UFC Fight Night 57 took place Saturday and aired on FOX Sports 1 from Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, and of the 24 competitors to compete on the card, three turned in performances that stood out from the rest. Now that UFC Fight Night 57 is in the books, it’s time to commence MMAjunkie’s “Three Stars” ceremony. * * * * Third Star: Alexey Oliynyk Alexey Oliynyk Prior to his encounter with Alexey Oliynyk (50-9-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Jared Rosholt’s (11-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) UFC career had gone flawlessly. “The Big Show” had taken each of his opponents to the ground and dominated them
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