(This story appears in today’s edition of USA TODAY .) In addition to the other fights discussed in today’s USA TODAY/MMAjunkie.com UFC 162 coverage, several matchups are flying under the radar. Here are the MMAjunkie.com staff’s favorites: STEVEN MARROCCO, STAFF REPORTER ( @MMAjunkieSteven ) FIGHT: Tim Boetsch vs. Mark Munoz TV: Pay-per-view main card, 10 p.m. ET NEED TO KNOW: Although stylistically different, Boetsch (16-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC) and Munoz (12-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) have walked parallel paths in the middleweight division the last three years. Both won four in a row before a loss silenced talk of title contention. Munoz, a standout wrestler with solid striking, hopes to resuscitate his career after struggling with injuries and depression.
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