Everybody needs a win in the UFC. You win, you double your paycheck, you move forward or, at the very least, maintain your position in the pecking order and, overall, it’s better than losing. But some folks need a win more than their opponent, and Rob Font was the fighter who needed to win at UFC 287 more than Adrian Yanez. Yanez is a kid with a huge upside stepping up to a top bantamweight contender, and even though he lost, he’ll be back. As for Font, a loss on Saturday may have forced him to have some tough conversations with himself, as that would have been three straight losses for the 35-year-old New Englander. But with his back against the wall, Font was sharp, on target, and focused for the 2:57 the fight lasted. Now, instead of a tough conversation, it’s a time to exhale and plan the next big fight. That’s why winning is good.
