
4 Reasons to Watch UFC on Fox 14
The UFC is back on Fox this weekend, as the company heads to Sweden for a giant event. Headlined by Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson, the card is brimming with talent and should be a great night of scraps.
Gustafsson and Johnson will likely be fighting for the chance to face Jon Jones for the title next, making this event huge. Add to that names like Dan Henderson, Gegard Mousasi and Ryan Bader, and you have a must-see card.
Need some motivation to watch this event? Bleacher Report gives you four reasons to watch Saturday's card.
The Next Challenger for Jon Jones?
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Jon Jones has seemingly beaten them all in the light heavyweight division. In fact, he took on what was supposed to be his biggest challenge in Daniel Cormier and passed that test with flying colors.
That means all eyes are now on the main event at UFC on Fox 14.
Alexander Gustafsson fights on his home turf and is regarded as the toughest opponent Jones has faced. He was the closest man to beat Jones, which makes him the most interesting opponent for the champ again at this point.
However, Jones has yet to face Anthony Johnson, Gustafsson's current opponent. Johnson's move to 205 pounds has been highly successful, as he's knocked around top-ranked fighters left and right.
The winner has to be the top contender to Jones. That's what makes this main event so important.
Hendo at 185
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Let's be honest: Dan Henderson is not the fighter he once was. He's past his prime, getting up there in age (44) and close to hanging up the gloves.
However, he is still a dangerous one-punch knockout artist who is now back at the weight class he should have been at before.
Henderson was a small light heavyweight because he didn't cut any weight. I know this because when he fought Fedor Emelianenko a few years back, I was at the weigh-ins. He even said that he had to gain a pound or two to make the minimum of 206 pounds.
At 185, he should be at a better home. His power will carry over, and he will be fighting guys his size.
First up is Gegard Mousasi, another former light heavyweight. A win for Henderson would be huge, but a loss could mean more pondering of retirement.
Wrestling Foes, Now MMA Foes
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Ryan Bader was a star wrestler at Arizona State. Phil Davis was a star wrestler at Penn State.
These former wrestling foes will now meet for battle in a cage with more than just the ability to grapple. That makes things exciting.
Both are considered top light heavyweights in the UFC, which makes this matchup even more pivotal. A win for either man would jump him back into contention, while a loss would be devastating for the loser's career progress.
This may come down to striking. The man who can do more on the feet is automatically at a greater advantage.
Russian Talent Graces the Undercard
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A lot of great prospects are on this card, but there is an influx of Russians on this card that should wet your beak on talent from the area.
Just look at the card. You have top Russian prospects in the form of Konstantin Erokhin, Mairbek Taisumov, Sultan Aliev and Albert Tumenov. All of them are dangerous in their own ways.
Most of these men have great knockout power, which they use proficiently. Aliev is potentially the only exception, as he is a grinder with solid takedowns and a heavy top game.
They should all excite in their respective fights. Keep an eye on these guys when they step into the cage.


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