“Gorgeous” George and “Goze” look deeper at Saturday’s UFC 249 and its fighters, Miocic-Cormier 3, Anderson Silva, Ryan Bader and the latest news and notes in the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio.
Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with hosts “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here!
On Episode No. 3,050 of the podcast, the hosts continue to preview UFC 249 and discuss Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3, Anderson Silva, Ryan Bader and more.
THE RUNDOWN
- MMA Junkie’s John Morgan is in Jacksonville, Fla., for the UFC’s return. We go through his firsthand account of how things are on the ground.
- The rest of the sports world is watching the UFC to see if it has the blueprint for returning during the pandemic.
- Dana White’s Contender Series will return, and we think it needs to be headlined by a regular fight every time out and not just fighters trying to get contracts.
- UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has opened the door for a July return.
- Does Justin Gaethje really want to break his nose in Saturday’s main event against Tony Ferguson?
- UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic explained why he hasn’t signed up for a trilogy rematch with former champ Daniel Cormier yet.
- The UFC seems OK delaying Miocic-Cormier 3. Is there a good reason why that might be/
- Ferguson is criticizing people who questioned him making weight in April for the fight he knew wasn’t going to happen then.
- Jussier Formiga is fighting again in June. Does that give the UFC’s flyweight division a pulse?
- Bellator dual champ Ryan Bader responded to Cheick Kongo, and it seems like Kongo might get his wish for a rematch.
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