Join MMA Junkie’s Spinning Back Clique as they discuss the biggest topics in MMA, including USADA’s departure as the UFC’s drug-testing partner, the main event shakeup at UFC 294, the co-main event change, and the Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis boxing match.
| Topic | Description |
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| USADA’s Departure | The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency will no longer be the UFC’s drug-testing partner starting in 2024, raising questions about Conor McGregor’s return and the UFC’s testing protocols. |
| UFC 294 Main Event Shakeup | Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira pulled out of his rematch with champ Islam Makhachev, leading to featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski stepping in for a shot at becoming a two-division champion. |
| Co-Main Event Change | Paulo Costa withdrew from his fight against Khamzat Chimaev, resulting in former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman moving up to middleweight for the first time in the UFC. |
| Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis | The highly anticipated boxing match between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis lived up to expectations and generated significant attention. |
| Other Topics | Derrick Lewis’ short-notice opportunity, UFC’s bonus decisions, the new Sphere in Las Vegas, and more. |
Get ready for an insightful discussion on these major MMA headlines.
MMA Junkie’s Spinning Back Clique
Welcome to this week’s edition of MMA Junkie’s Spinning Back Clique, where we dive into the hottest topics in the world of mixed martial arts.
Joining our panel of experts, including UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson, Brian ‘Goze’ Garcia, and Nolan King, is our host ‘Gorgeous’ George Garcia. Together, they will discuss and debate the following:
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The surprising news that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will no longer be the UFC’s drug-testing partner starting in 2024. This decision has raised questions about Conor McGregor’s potential return and whether the UFC will try to bypass the standard testing protocols.
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UFC 294’s main event shakeup, as former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira withdrew from his rematch with champ Islam Makhachev. Instead, featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski will step in for a chance at becoming a two-division champion.
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The co-main event change at UFC 294, with Paulo Costa pulling out of his fight against Khamzat Chimaev. As a result, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will move up to middleweight for the first time in the UFC, aiming to end his two-fight losing streak.
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A closer look at the Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis boxing match, which unfolded as expected and garnered significant attention. We’ll also discuss Derrick Lewis’ short-notice opportunity in Brazil, the UFC’s bonus decisions, the new Sphere in Las Vegas, and much more.
Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis and lively debate on these pressing MMA topics.
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