Moving Past UFC 131

Last night the UFC put on a card which exceeded pretty much all expectations set out for it by MMA fans. It seems like it has been quite a while since the UFC has put on a card that has done just that, despite UFC 129 being a fantastic all-around night with only a lacklustre main event.

If you are reading this and don’t know the results from last night, here’s a quick recap of the main card action:

• Junior dos Santos earned a UFC title shot… again.
• Kenny Florian squeaked by Diego Nunes, and was awarded a title shot against Jose Aldo (notice how I didn’t say “earned” this time).
• Mark Munoz announced his arrival as an elite Middleweight with a very closely contested victory over Demian Maia.
• Dave Herman and John Olav Einemo put on an entertaining fight, but it’s hard to say what to make of it beyond that.
• Donald Cerrone did what he was supposed to do, in beating an entirely overmatched opponent.

Keep reading for more a more detailed breakdown, and what to look for moving forward.