UFC 316 has concluded, and while initial expectations for the fight card on paper may have been modest, the recent pay-per-view event certainly delivered significant moments and sparked considerable discussion in its aftermath. Key highlights included dominant championship performances by the reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili and the UFC`s newest titleholder, Kayla Harrison.
In a brand new edition of the “Between the Links” panel show, the hosts delve into the results and impact of UFC 316. They analyze Dvalishvili’s commanding performance, raising the question of his potential status as the bantamweight GOAT and discussing what further achievements might be necessary to solidify that claim. The conversation also covers Harrison’s submission victory over Julianna Pena to secure the women’s bantamweight title and the highly anticipated potential matchup with Amanda Nunes following their staredown. Additionally, the panel examines Patchy Mix`s surprising loss, his reaction to the defeat, and where his performance ranks among notable letdowns in UFC debuts. The discussion touches upon other events, including UFC Atlanta and PFL Nashville.
The episode is moderated by Mike Heck, featuring insights from MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and returning guest Shaheen Al-Shatti.
The show is available to watch via the provided video player. For those who missed the live broadcast, the podcast version is also accessible.
Oliver Croft