In a recent episode of the Couch Warrior Podcast, host Mike sat down with Shannon Clark, a rising star in mixed martial arts who is set to compete on this year's Dana White’s Contender series against fellow undefeated prospect Yuneisy Duben. Shannon’s journey from university soccer player to undefeated professional fighter is as unique as it is inspiring.
The division that Anderson Silva once ruled with an iron muay thai fist is now in disarray. We have a champion in Dricus Du Plessis, who hasn't been booked to fight since he secured the title in January. Add to that, we have viable contenders who have an argument to walk right into a title fight based on their resume and recent success.
In an attempt to bring clarity to the situation, we will assess the contenders and their positions within the title picture.
Our assessment will categorize them into four groups: "Title Ready," "One Quality Win Away," "Work to Do," and "Extenuating Circumstances." By doing so, we hope to provide a comprehensive overview of the division's current landscape.
UFC 303 marks the UFCs International fight week blockbuster card, which we expect to be headlined by Conor McGregor's return against Michael Chandler. With...
