This edition of Between the Links dives into the major headlines shaking up the MMA world. Discussion centers on the significant news regarding Islam Makhachev reportedly vacating his lightweight championship to pursue a challenge against welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena later this year. This move reportedly paves the way for Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira to compete for the newly vacant 155-pound title in the main event of UFC 317 next month. The panel will analyze the implications of these divisional shifts and whether this was the right strategic decision.
Additional topics covered in this fan Q&A episode include the outcomes and fallout from UFC 315, what`s next for Belal Muhammad after his recent loss to Della Maddalena, the recently announced middleweight title defense between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago, and upcoming events like the UFC APEX card featuring Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales, among other news from the past week.
Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon as they address fan questions and provide insights into all the crazy news and results from the past week.
