This past week proved quite tumultuous in the realm of mixed martial arts, commencing even before the scheduled main event at UFC Vegas 107 between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber. Barber was forced to withdraw at the eleventh hour due to a health emergency, an event that set a particular tone leading into UFC 316 fight week.
In a new episode of the “Between the Links” show, the panel delves into the repercussions of Saturday`s cancelled headliner, examining the fighters` subsequent comments and assessing the potential for this matchup as a significant future bout for the UFC.
Furthermore, the discussion covers Tom Aspinall`s public assertion of being the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion and his remarks regarding Jon Jones`s apparent retirement. The panel debates whether the highly anticipated Jones vs. Aspinall contest is now definitively off the table.
Other topics on the agenda include an overall evaluation of the UFC 316 card`s quality, potential future fights such as Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2, and the intensifying rivalry between Julianna Pena and Kayla Harrison, among other points of interest.
The conversation is moderated by Mike Heck, featuring insights from MMA Fighting`s Jed Meshew and seasoned commentator Ben “The Bane” Davis.
