Ben Fowlkes on UFC's doubleheader weekend: Two events, no sleep

With another UFC doubleheader in the books, a sleepy Ben Fowlkes looks back at the two events – and why they’re bad for pretty much everyone involved.

From fans to fighters to the UFC itself, the 24-hour UFC marathons are taking a toll, he argues.

With UFC Fight Night 43 taking place in New Zealand this past Saturday and San Antonio hosting UFC Fight Night 44 later in the day, MMA fans got a full slate of MMA action, including some big wins for Cub Swanson and Nate Marquardt. But at what cost?

Fowlkes, MMAjunkie and USA TODAY’s MMA columnist, discusses the problems with the doubleheaders in the video above.

Are you a fan of the two-event days? Should they be spread out and hosted on different days – or even condensed into one stronger fight card with more star power? Let us know below.

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