Episode 710: The Tom Aspinall Era is over … at least for now
Summary
The hosts discuss Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight title due to injury, leaving Ciryl Gane as the undisputed champion, and debate the division's weak top ten rankings. They also analyze John Silva’s win over Jose Delgado at UFC Noche and the awkward post-fight handshake with Hunter Campbell. The episode covers Arman Sarukian’s upcoming title shot at UFC 331 and the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn boxing match, which served as the opening act for a Zuffa Boxing event. Finally, they critique Scott Coker’s understated announcement of his new promotion, Key MMA, at a business symposium.
Topics discussed
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Intro and week's MMA news roundup
Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title
Cyril Gane becomes undisputed champion
Critique of Gane's performance and legacy
Aspinall's injury saga and eye surgeries
Comparing the situation to wrestling angles
Heavyweight division rankings and contenders
Joke about recruiting NFL cut players
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Tommy McMillan's rise and future ceiling
John Silva's awkward glove removal moment
Analysis of Silva vs Delgado fight
Arman Tsarukyan's case for title shot
Zuffa Boxing and Ryan Garcia's payday
Ryan Garcia's bizarre press conference quotes
Zuffa Boxing's potential to disrupt MMA
Scott Coker's Key MMA launch event
Key MMA's 32-man tournament format
Key MMA roster and financial backing
Comparing Key MMA and MVP promotions
Outro and Patreon sign-off
Post-credits joke about Randy Couture
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