UFC 316 has concluded, delivering notable moments and significant discussion points in its aftermath, even if the fight card initially received a somewhat indifferent reaction from the MMA community. The event featured dominant championship finishes, particularly from established champion Merab Dvalishvili and the UFC`s newest titleholder, Kayla Harrison.
A recent installment of “Between the Links” provided a detailed reaction to UFC 316. The panel specifically analyzed Dvalishvili`s sensational performance against Sean O`Malley, engaging in a debate over whether Dvalishvili has earned the title of bantamweight GOAT, and if not, outlining what further achievements are needed. The discussion also extensively covered Harrison`s submission victory over Julianna Pena to capture the women`s bantamweight title, highlighting the massive potential fight against Amanda Nunes following their intense staredown on Saturday night. Additionally, topics included Patchy Mix`s unexpected lopsided decision loss, his reaction to the defeat, and where that performance ranks among notable letdowns in UFC debuts. Broader MMA news, such as updates on UFC Atlanta and PFL Nashville, were also addressed.
The conversation was moderated by Mike Heck, featuring contributions from MMA Fighting`s Jed Meshew and longtime colleague Shaheen Al-Shatti.
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