Welcome to “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. In this week’s episode, “Gorgeous” George, “Goze” and John Morgan discuss Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, Justin Gaethje’s next move, and what Bellator and the PFL should do to improve in 2020.
Show rundown:
- Conor McGregor already is grabbing a bunch of headlines still more than a weke away from his return fight. He wants to get the lightweight title back – and wants the welterweight title, too. Is it too much bravado?
- And by the way, the UFC and ESPN are putting all the promotional love on McGregor … and virtually ignoring his opponent, Donald Cerrone. Are they making a big mistake?
- Justin Gaethje wants to be a backup plan for the lightweight title fight between champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and challenger Tony Ferguson in April. That fight has fallen apart four times already, so he wants to step in if it falls apart again. Is he too late to the party?
- PFL wrapped up its second season with new millionaires and two two-time winners. What should the promotion do for its third season?
- On the heels of its 2019 wrap-up in Japan, its debut there, what should Bellator do in 2020 to keep moving forward?
For answers to all of those questions, watch Episode 10 of “Spinning Back Clique.”
