This past week in the world of MMA was certainly eventful, starting with the unexpected situation at UFC Vegas 107. The scheduled main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber was canceled at the last minute when Barber had to withdraw due to a health emergency. This incident inadvertently set the stage for discussions leading into the UFC 316 fight week.
On a new installment of the “Between the Links” show, the panel delved into several major talking points. They analyzed the consequences of Saturday`s scrapped headliner, including comments from both fighters and whether this matchup could be a significant future booking for the UFC. A major topic was the status of the heavyweight title picture, specifically Tom Aspinall`s public declaration that he is the undisputed champion and his remarks regarding Jon Jones`s “retirement.” The panel debated if the highly anticipated Jones vs. Aspinall fight is now definitively off the table. The overall quality of the upcoming UFC 316 event was also assessed. Other discussions included the potential rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, the intensifying rivalry between Julianna Pena and Kayla Harrison, and much more from the current MMA landscape.
The debate was hosted by Mike Heck, featuring a discussion between Jed Meshew of MMA Fighting and multi-promotional commentator Ben “The Bane” Davis.
