Looking back at the predictions made for the eventful year of 2023 in MMA. Conor McGregor’s activity, Jon Jones’ retirement, Dana White’s potential punishment, and more discussed. Submit your predictions for 2024!
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Conor McGregor’s activity | The panelists discussed McGregor’s potential fights and level of activity throughout the year. |
| Jon Jones’ retirement | Speculation arose about whether Jones would retire at some point during 2023. |
| Dana White’s potential punishment | The hosts shared their thoughts on whether White would face any consequences for events that occurred at the start of the year. |
| Prospects for Covington, Masvidal, Rakhmonov, and Chimaev | The panelists analyzed the potential trajectories and achievements of these fighters in 2023. |
| UFC champions | Predictions were made about the champions in each weight division for the year. |
| Bold predictions | The hosts made some daring predictions for the year, which were discussed in detail. |
As we reflect on the eventful year that was 2023 in the world of mixed martial arts, it’s important to revisit the predictions that were made. In this two-part series, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee take a trip down memory lane and discuss their responses to listener questions about what the year had in store. Let’s dive into some of the topics they covered:
- Conor McGregor’s activity for the year
- Jon Jones’ potential retirement
- Dana White’s potential punishment
- Prospects for Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, Shavkat Rakhmonov, and Khamzat Chimaev
- UFC champions in each division
- Bold predictions for the year
Part two of this series will focus on predictions for 2024. You can participate by submitting your own "buy or sell" questions to Mike or AK on Twitter, Instagram, or via email. Get creative and share your thoughts! You can also find audio-only versions of the podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more.
Summary
Here’s a summary of the key points discussed in this episode:
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Conor McGregor’s activity | The panelists discussed McGregor’s potential fights and level of activity throughout the year. |
| Jon Jones’ retirement | Speculation arose about whether Jones would retire at some point during 2023. |
| Dana White’s potential punishment | The hosts shared their thoughts on whether White would face any consequences for events that occurred at the start of the year. |
| Prospects for Covington, Masvidal, Rakhmonov, and Chimaev | The panelists analyzed the potential trajectories and achievements of these fighters in 2023. |
| UFC champions | Predictions were made about the champions in each weight division for the year. |
| Bold predictions | The hosts made some daring predictions for the year, which were discussed in detail. |
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Looking back at the predictions made for the eventful year of 2023 in MMA. Conor McGregor’s activity, Jon Jones’ retirement, Dana White’s potential punishment, and more discussed. Submit your predictions for 2024!
