The UFC will stage more than 40 events in 2014 with hundreds of fighters going in and out of the octagon. There’s only a brief window of opportunity to make a lasting impression on fans, and some do it better than others. UFC Fight Night 50 took place Saturday at Ledyard, Conn.’’s Foxwoods Casino Resort, and of the 18 competitors to compete on the organization’s 32nd event of the year, three turned in performances that stood out from the rest. Now that UFC Fight Night 50 is in the books, it’s time to commence MMAjunkie’s “Three Stars” ceremony. * * * * Third star: Ben Rothwell Ben Rothwell (34-9 MMA, 4-3 UFC) was supposed to be a sacrificial lamb for the “new” version of Alistair Overeem (37-14 MMA, 2-3 UFC).
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The three stars of ‘UFC Fight Night 50: Jacare vs. Mousasi 2’ – MMA Junkie