Every time fighters step into the cage or ring, they’re looking to claim a win, make a statement and progress their careers toward a specific goal. Some are looking to climb the ladder. Others may have a score to settle. And the sport’s top athletes have their sights set on championship gold. The MMA Junkie Power Index takes into account not just the most recent performances inside the cage, but the possibility fighters can stay front and center in the MMA consciousness even without fighting. After a week that included UFC 258, who made the biggest strides and delivered the week’s most powerful performances, in the cage or out of it? Check out the MMA Junkie Power Index for Feb. 8-14. 5 Kelvin Gastelum After losing three in a row, the pressure was on Kelvin Gastelum when he took on Ian Heinisch at UFC 258. But, with his back against the wall, the former winner of “The Ultimate Fighter” produced a disciplined performance to defeat “The H… Click below to read the full story from MMAJunkie
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