Taking a trip out the Derby City of Kentucky, the Ultimate Fighting Championship delivered on a rip-roaring main card, which saw four spectacular finishes to kick off the summer with a bang. Let’s take a look at who the main card winners should fight next.
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.
