Spinning Back Clique: Was Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker the ‘Fight of the Year’?
Welcome to “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. And this week, Simon Head hosts with MMA Junkie Radio’s “Gorgeous” George and “Goze,” plus the return of John Morgan after a week away.
SHOW TOPICS
- Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker put on an instant classic in the UFC on ESPN 12 main event, giving Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk from UFC 248 a run for its money for “Fight of the Year.” Which is it?
- Mike Perry walked into UFC on ESPN 12 with only his girlfriend in his corner, and … this might’ve been the most impressive version of him we’ve ever seen after he defeated Mickey Gall. How do you get the best of “Platinum” Perry moving forward?
- The UFC just finished a run of five events behind closed doors at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White has expressed his desire to return to an arena with fans as soon as he gets the opportunity. If that happens, what should be the headliner?
- The UFC is gearing up to host four July events on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, a.k.a. “Fight Island,” with UFC 251 unquestionably the biggest of them all. Aside from the four headliners, which other fight should fans look forward to the most?
For answers to all of those questions, watch Episode 35 of “Spinning Back Clique” above.
Spinning Back Clique: Was Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker the 'Fight of the Year'?