6 biggest takeaways from UFC on ESPN+ 22: ‘Jacare’s’ future, Rua vs. Craig scoring and more

Thoughts and analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC on ESPN+ 22, which took place Saturday in Sao Paulo.

6. Time for a break

We don’t need to speak kindly about this one: UFC on ESPN+ 22 was a drag of an event. The high points of the card definitely made no comparison to the low of frequently forgettable action, and last week’s UFC on ESPN+ 21 card in Moscow provided many of the same feelings.

At this point the rush of that incredible UFC 244 fight week feels ancient, which means it’s the perfect time for a break in the UFC schedule.

Saturday’s card in Sao Paulo wrapped a stretch of 11 consecutive weeks of UFC cards. It’s hard to stay enthusiastic when that much product is being pushed out, and the 21-day gap until the next event (which kicks off a loaded December lineup) is just what’s needed to hit the reset button

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