The past week in the world of mixed martial arts has been particularly eventful. Things kicked off before the scheduled UFC Vegas 107 main event when Maycee Barber was forced to pull out at the last minute due to a health emergency, leaving Erin Blanchfield without an opponent and setting the stage for discussions leading into UFC 316 fight week.
On this latest installment of “Between the Links,” the panel dives into the consequences of Saturday`s headliner cancellation, analyzes the subsequent comments from both fighters involved, and speculates whether this matchup could still be a major attraction for the UFC down the line. The conversation will also tackle Tom Aspinall`s public declaration that he is the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion and his well-wishes to Jon Jones in his apparent retirement, raising the question if the highly anticipated clash between them is truly off the table for good. Furthermore, they will offer their comprehensive evaluation of the UFC 316 card, debate its overall quality, and discuss potential future bouts such as a second meeting between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, as well as the evolving rivalry between Julianna Pena and Kayla Harrison, alongside various other compelling topics.
Moderating the discussion is host Mike Heck, who facilitates the exchange of insights between MMA Fighting`s Jed Meshew and the experienced multi-promotional commentator Ben “The Bane” Davis.
