Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For three athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 16 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. * * * * * Hunter Azure Hunter Azure Division: Bantamweight Result: Hunter Azure def. Brad Katona via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) Record: (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) Grade: B+ Hunter Azure is going to be a problem. He’s still raw in many ways and might need to develop his game management a bit, but he’s got talent
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UFC on ESPN+ 16 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Vancouver – MMA Junkie