The UFC returns to pay-per-view on Saturday with a UFC 191 card that offers some appeal to its hardcore fans but substantially less to the general audience. In the main event, longtime flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson makes the seventh defense of his title. He takes on John Dodson, who gave him the toughest fight of his tenure at the top of the mountain back in January 2013. The rematch looks to be the most competitive and interesting fight that can be made in the relatively thin flyweight division.
The rest of the card is uneven in quality and relevance. Andrei Arlovski and Frank Mir have made unexpected returns to their early form after years of futility, and the winner of their fight could well be the next challenger for the heavyweight title.
The light heavyweight matchup of Jimi Manuwa vs. Anthony Johnson promises serious violence, and rising star Paige VanZant gets a softball fight against Alex Chambers. The preliminary card offers two outstanding fights—a lightweight matchup between Ross Pearson and Paul Felder and an epic barnburner featuring Francisco Rivera and John Lineker. After that, there is nothing of interest to anyone but the most dedicated fans.
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