UFC Fight Night Denver: Three reasons why you should tune in
The UFC brings it back to where it all began – Denver, Colorado which will serve as the backdrop for the promotions 25th-anniversary event that goes down this Saturday night.
Denver – With MMA events seemingly every weekend it can be an arduous task trying psych yourself up for some of the smaller Fight Night cards. With the big year-end PPV card approaching and Jon Jones returning to the Octagon again, UFC Denver could easily fall between the proverbial cracks.
The 25th Anniversary show, however, would not be the card to sleep on in my humble opinion. Yes, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is going to go to war with “Platinum” Mike Perry, and yes, the UFC is ushering in a new era with so many young fighters on this card. But what this card stands for is much more than another event, much more than just another Fight Night. This is the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 25th Anniversary show. Just let that sink in. This sport we all love is just 25 years old. Heres to another 25 years and more.
As I mentioned above, there are numerous reasons why you should tune in on Saturday night. UFC Denver looks to have a bit of something for all fight fans. Here are my top three reasons why you should be watching the UFC this weekend.
To watch a legend nearing the end
Cerrone has really had one heck of a run in the UFC. If you take into account his time in the WEC, Cowboy has been fighting at the highest level for a long time.
Cerrone is now 35 years old and one can only wonder how much longer his body can hold up. He has lost four of his last five fights leading some people to wonder if the “Cowboy” should ride off into the sunset.
A win over a younger fighter in Perry could be the perfect way for Cerrone to call it a career. After all, Cerrone was born right here in Denver.
On the flip side, if Cerrone is able to get his hand raised on Saturday night that could be exactly what the veteran needed to get his career back on track. There’s no doubt a win over Perry would add a pep in Cowboy’s step.
Regardless, you should tune in to watch Cerrone and Perry go to war. Who knows how many more Cerrone has left in him.