MMA rankings report: Sorting through recent moves before the UFC returns

Big-time MMA returned earlier this month with three shows in eight days. What was the fallout from the second and third in that stretch?

Big-time MMA returned earlier this month with three shows in eight days. What was the fallout from the second and third shows in that stretch?

The MMA Rankings Report returns this week to break down UFC on ESPN+ 29 and UFC on ESPN 8 in Jacksonville, Fla. Ahead of what is expected to be the UFC’s return to Las Vegas this week, pending the Nevada Athletic Commission potential approval Wednesday, take a look inside some recent moves ahead of Saturday’s welterweight clash.

“Gorgeous” George and “Goze” from MMA Junkie Radio take you through all the updates to the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.

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