Filed under: News The UFC plans to stage more than 40 events in 2016, and during that time, hundreds of fighters will enter and exit the octagon. While pre-fight hype is an enjoyable aspect of the sport, it’s ultimately the in-cage performances that speak most to fans. For the majority of fighters, the opportunity to present their skills to the world only comes along a few times per year. A total of 26 fighters got the chance on Saturday as part of UFC on FOX 18 in Newark, N.J. Now that UFC on FOX 18 is in the books, it’s time to commence MMAjunkie’s “Three Stars” ceremony. * * * * Third Star: Bryan Barberena Although the pre-fight betting odds indicated Bryan Barberena (11-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) was likely to lose to Sage Northcutt (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), that’s not how the fight unfolded.
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The 3 stars of ‘UFC on FOX 18: Johnson vs. Bader’ in New Jersey – MMA Junkie