Spinning Back Clique: UFC Norfolk fallout, Benavidez, Nunes, UFC 248

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 what went down at UFC on ESPN+ 27, including the fallout from the Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez main event.

SHOW RUNDOWN:

Deiveson Figueiredo beat Joseph Benavidez at UFC on ESPN+ 27, but wasn’t eligible to win the flyweight title. So what now for the division?
And what about the future for Benavidez after his loss, now that he’s lost three flyweight title fights?
UFC Norfolk also saw Felicia Spencer and Megan Anderson pick up big women’s featherweight wins. So which of the two should be next for champ Amanda Nunes?
UFC 248 goes down this week with Israel Adesanya’s first title defense against Yoel Romero. We break down that fight, plus …
… the co-main event between champ Zhang Weili nd former champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

For answers to all of those questions, watch Episode 18 of “Spinning Back Clique.”