Spinning Back Clique: Was Dominick Reyes robbed? Is Jon Jones still the GOAT?

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Spinning Back Clique: Was Dominick Reyes robbed? Is Jon Jones still the GOAT?

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 unpack the fallout from UFC 247, including a controversial result in the main event, where light heavyweight champ Jon Jones survived a scare from an incredibly game Dominick Reyes.

SHOW RUNDOWN:

  • The instant reaction to Jones’ win at UFC 247 including cries of robbery, but with a little time behind us to process the action, was this truly a bad decision? And with renewed calls for open scoring in the sport, is that really something MMA needs?
  • Jones is arguably the greatest fighter in MMA history, but in his past three outings, he’s had to go a full 25 minutes to claim victory – and even those weren’t exactly crystal clear. So what have we learned about “Bones” in this stretch? Is he slowing down?
  • Outside of the cage at UFC 247, reigning welterweight champ Kamaru Usman was in the house, as was “BMF” titleholder Jorge Masvidal. It seems those two are just about set for a summer clash, but is the UFC making a mistake by not putting “Gamebred” against Conor McGregor, instead?
  • On the women’s side of the sport, flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko continued her reign of terror at 125-pounds. Her greatness is clear, but her next move isn’t. Are there legitimate contenders for her right now, or is it time to book the trilogy with fellow pound-for-pound great and UFC champ Amanda Nunes?
  • Dustin Poirier told MMA Junkie a fight with Nate Diaz is on the table for May in California, and it would be a welterweight clash. With Poirier looking to get back to a lightweight title shot and Diaz always difficult to predict, is this the right fight to make?

For answers to all of those questions, watch Episode 15 of “Spinning Back Clique.”

Spinning Back Clique: Was Dominick Reyes robbed? Is Jon Jones still the GOAT?