Take a look at this week’s “Spinning Again Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly stay present that takes a spin by way of the most important matters in blended martial arts.
This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Danny Segura and Mike Bohn – together with visitor Michael Rosenthal from Boxing Junkie – will be a part of host “Attractive” George Garcia stay at midday ET (9 a.m. PT) to debate and debate the next matters:
- Jose Aldo has nonetheless obtained it. The previous UFC and WEC champion was profitable in his return from retirement, defeating top contender Jonathan Martinez within the co-main occasion of UFC 301. This was Aldo’s first MMA struggle since 2022, however extra importantly the final bout on his UFC contract. So what’s subsequent for the Brazilian legend? Aldo saved his choices open, expressing curiosity in each re-signing with the UFC or going again to boxing.
- In the principle occasion of UFC 301, Alexandre Pantoja defended his flyweight title towards Steve Erceg. It was a giant win for Pantoja, who’s the one particular person to log in two title protection wins since Demetrious Johnson’s departure in 2018. We focus on Pantoja’s legacy, together with the state of the UFC’s 125-pound division.
- It’s been a busy 12 months for the world of boxing. Canelo Alvarez defended his title towards Jaima Mungia in an enormous occasion this previous Saturday. Ryan Garcia’s weird profession continues after he allegedly failed an anti-doping test stemming from his huge win over Devin Haney. We compensate for these matters and extra with Boxing Junkie’s Michael Rosenthal.
- Jon Jones is again within the information and this time with a out-of-left-field, however interesting suggestion. The UFC heavyweight champion made his curiosity recognized for a possible heavyweight struggle towards present mild heavyweight champion Alex Pereira – if Jones beats Stipe Miocic in his return. How huge may this struggle be? Is it even an actual chance? How ought to Tom Aspinall take these feedback? We break all of it down.
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