Spinning Back Clique: Strickland upsets Chimaev, Ronda Rousey's return
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Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.
This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Nolan King and Danny Segura will join host "Gorgeous" George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:
- Sean Strickland did it again! Against all odds, Strickland has once again dethroned a UFC middleweight champion as a big underdog. This past Saturday, in the main event of UFC 328, Strickland defeated Chimaev in a split decision to reclaim his belt at 185 pounds. It was an impressive feat that shook up the combat sports world. Was the fight properly scored? Where do Strickland and Chimaev go from here? We break down all things UFC 328.
- Some big fight bookings hit the headlines this past week. A title rematch between PFL middleweight champion Costello Van Steenis and Johnny Eblen was announced for July 18 at PFL Austin, along with a UFC lightweight banger between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres for the promotion's return to Baku, Azerbaijan. on June 27. We break down these two bouts, plus other headlines from this past week.
- Big MMA fights this weekend, and they're not with the UFC or PFL. MVP MMA is set to host its first event, which will stream live on Netflix. This inaugural card hosts the return of Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, along with other big names in the sport, including former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou. How much of an impact can this card have? Who will come out on top? We discuss.
- Lastly, we close with a look ahead at UFC Vegas 117. This card features a bout between fan-favorite fighters Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. We give our predictions and analysis on this important featherweight bout.
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