5 UFC fights to look forward to in 2016
With his head seemingly back in the game, 2016 could likely feature Jon Jones’ return to the OctagonOne of the most captivating things about the fight game is that once a rivalry is sparked off, it usually finds a way to hone in on culmination by itself. In comparison to the WWE, where the fate of each feud is entirely dependent on the whims of the higher ups, MMA fights usually end up writing their own scripts.When Daniel Cormier captured the UFC Light Heavyweight Title that Jon Jones had been stripped off, everyone knew right off the bat that a repeat encounter between the two nemeses was inevitable when Jones returned.When Holly Holm headkicked Ronda Rousey into oblivion, despite the torrents of suppressed hate that was unleashed on Rousey, everyone knew that a rematch was always on the cards.With the seeds of these potential barn-burners and more laid during the course of 2015, this year promises to provide the backdrop for them all to come full circle.Here then, is a preview of 5 rollicking UFC fights that the fans can look forward to in 2016.
#1 Dominick Cruz vs TJ Dillashaw
With less than 2 weeks left to usher in UFC Fight Night 81, Dominick Cruz versus TJ Dillashaw – a Superfight in its own right – has predominantly flown under the radar perhaps due to the UFC’s misplaced reluctance to promote the lower weight-classes.
However as any fight fan worth his salt would attest, the fight itself bears every stylistic possibility of being considered as one of the Fights of the Year, before it even comes to pass.
If the explosion of a fight between Andrei Arlovski and Travis Browne can be likened to fast-food home delivery, then Dominick Cruz vs TJ Dillashaw can be rightfully compared with a finely spread buffet, replete with variety.
Coupled with the consummate trash talking from the challenger that has left the Champion flustered and clutching at straws in the lead-up, this fight is a must watch for every MMA fan and indeed, for every person that wants to become one.