Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.
This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Dan Tom and Danny Segura will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:
- There was no shortage of storylines to come out of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The biggest came in the main event, when featherweight champ Ilia Topuria backed up his prediction that he’d be the first to knock out Max Holloway. We’ll discuss Topuria’s huge win and what it means for his Fighter of the Year consideration. Plus, what should happen next for Holloway?
- In the co-main event at UFC 308, Khamzat Chimaev obliterated former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker with such ease – and broke his jaw – that it’s hard to imagine the UFC sticking with its plan for Sean Strickland to challenge Dricus Du Plessis next. So what do we think will happen at 185 pounds now that there is a true clear top contender in the wings who hasn’t yet fought for the belt?
- We may have seen another top contender fall into place with Magomed Ankalaev kept rolling at light heavyweight. We’ll look at his big win, the highlight-reel finishes of Shara Magomedov and Ibo Aslan and more results from Etihad Arena.
- The war of words between UFC CEO Dana White and former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou continued when White gave MMA Junkie an earful about why he never liked Ngannou and why he’s glad he left the company – and that he didn’t want to fight champ Jon Jones. White made sure to take a shot at the PFL, Ngannou’s new home, while he was at it. We’ll break down the beef.
- Flyweights are at the top of the bill this week when the UFC touches down in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for UFC Fight Night 246. We’ll look at the Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi headliner, the co-main event between Erin Blanchfield and former champ Rose Namajunas, Derrick Lewis’ return and more.