The recent UFC 316 pay-per-view event has concluded, and although the MMA community initially felt somewhat indifferent towards the lineup, it ultimately delivered memorable moments and sparked significant discussion in its aftermath. Notable outcomes included impressive championship performances from current UFC titleholder Merab Dvalishvili and the promotion`s newly crowned champion, Kayla Harrison.
On a brand new installment of “Between the Links,” a panel reacted to UFC 316, focusing on Dvalishvili`s standout showing against Sean O`Malley. They debated whether Dvalishvili deserves the title of bantamweight GOAT and what accomplishments might be necessary for him to reach that status. The discussion also covered Harrison`s victory via submission over Julianna Pena, securing the women`s bantamweight title, and the immense potential and excitement surrounding a future fight with Amanda Nunes, especially following their staredown on Saturday night. Other topics included Patchy Mix`s surprising and one-sided decision loss, his post-fight reaction, and how this performance ranks among disappointing UFC debuts. The panel also touched upon upcoming events like UFC Atlanta and PFL Nashville, among others.
The conversation was moderated by host Mike Heck, featuring insights from MMA Fighting`s Jed Meshew and returning guest Shaheen Al-Shatti.
