UFC Fight Night 61: Bigfoot vs. Mir Open Workout Highlights
Marking the UFC’s first foray into the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, UFC Fight Night 61 is set to go down from the Ginasio Gigantinho this Sunday night (February 22, 2015).
The event features two pivotal bouts in the main and co-main. In the headliner, former heavyweight champion Frank Mir will take on former title challenger Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva. With four straight losses, Mir may be fighting for his job when he takes on massive hometown favorite ‘Bigfoot.’
In the co-main event, Top 15-ranked lightweights Edson Barboza and Michael Johnson will throw down for crucial positioning in the talented (and crowded) division. No. 6-ranked Barboza was most recently seen defeating Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night 57 last November, while the No. 12-ranked ‘Menace’ will return from a nearly 12-month layoff amidst question marks surrounding his mysterious suspension for domestic violence allegations.
Today (Fri., February 20, 2015) the main bout fighters took part in the UFC Fight Night 61 open workouts. Check out the highlights below:
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