Spinning Back Clique: What rematch? Jan Blachowicz is Jon Jones’ next challenger. Or is he?
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 on ESPN+ 25, including where things stand with the light heavyweight title picture after big outcome in the headliner.
SHOW RUNDOWN:
- Suddenly, light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has plenty of options in front of him after UFC on ESPN+ 25, where Jan Blachowicz made a statement with a first-round knockout of Corey Anderson. Was it enough for Blachowicz to assert himself as the next 205-pound challenger just one week after cries for a Jones vs. Dominick Reyes rematch reached a fervent pitch?
- Diego Sanchez left UFC on ESPN+ 25 a winner when his opponent, Michel Pereira, landed a hard illegal knee in Round 3 that rendered Sanchez unable to continue. Sanchez, who was getting beat in the first two rounds, won by disqualification, and the result has come with heavy criticism from fans saying things like “he quit” and was “looking for a way out.” We have some thoughts on that nonsense.
- Yes, Ray Borg won at UFC on ESPN+ 25, but he also missed the flyweight limit by two pounds. This is the third time in the last four fights that the former 125-pound title challenger has come in heavy. What should the UFC do with Borg?
- Former Bellator champion and UFC veteran Hector Lombard won his debut at Bare Knuckle FC 10 over the weekend. With 10 fights under its belt, is BKFC headed in the right direction?
- Not that it was ever officially made, but for all intents and purposes we lost a fight between Jared Cannonier and Darren Till at UFC 248. What that means is, there isn’t a legit backup to the main event between middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Yoel Romero. What can the UFC do for an insurance policy?
For answers to all of those questions, watch Episode 16 of “Spinning Back Clique.”
Spinning Back Clique: What rematch? Jan Blachowicz is Jon Jones' next challenger. Or is he?
