It’s been nearly three years to the day since the UFC last visited the western-Canadian city of Vancouver. But this Saturday, the octagon returns to the British Columbia province for UFC 174. Unlike the previous two shows held in the city, fans inside Vancouver’s Rogers Arena will be treated to a championship fight with reigning 125-pound kingpin Demetrious Johnson (19-2-1 MMA, 7-1-1 UFC) putting his belt on the line for the fourth time against when he meets contender Ali Bagautinov (13-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC). That’s not all the card has to offer, though. The organization’s 16th event north of the American border also features a mix of crucial title eliminators, comeback stories, growing winning streaks and, of course, local talent trying to get a win in front of their local fans. Johnson has already recorded some tremendous accomplishments through his title reign, and he looks to add more to his resume in Saturday’s pay-per-view headliner
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