The Motor City is host to quite the Thanksgiving treat – a UFC event that will have everyone talking through the holidays. This is the first time Zuffa has brought MMA back to Detroit or its suburban jewel, The Palace of Auburn Hills since UFC 9 back in 1996. From start to finish, this PPV will be a nice break from mid-season football. Let’s take a look at what’s to come.

Randy Couture, after two bad beats to Heavyweight Champ Brock Lesnar and former Pride Champion Antonio Noguiera, is planning to drop down to the Light Heavyweight division. This would be a great move for the long time veteran and will hopefully push these fighters to gain or shed a few pounds as well.

For decades, boxing reigned as king of the sparing sports. Crowds from around the world would cheer for their favorite heavy hitters, like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Mike Tyson. But despite paving the way for the new generation of fighting sports, boxing has taken a real hit in fans and ratings to the new breed, mixed martial arts. Here’s why…