The UFC is staging 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 179 took place Saturday at Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro, and of the 22 competitors to compete on the UFC’s 10th pay-per-view event of the year, three turned in performances that stood out from the rest. Now that UFC 179 is in the books, it’s time to commence MMAjunkie’s “Three Stars” ceremony. * * * * Third Star: Chad Mendes Chad Mendes (16-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) ultimately failed in his bid to bring the UFC featherweight title back to his hometown of Sacramento, Calif., but he has nothing to be ashamed of in defeat
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The three stars of ‘UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2’ in Brazil – MMA Junkie