BTL | Topuria vs. Gaethje Headlines UFC White House, Dana White vs. Jon Jones, Rousey vs. Carano

·1 hr 31 min·5 clips

Mike announces the UFC White House card with Dana White vs. Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey's press conference.

This episode of Between the Links focuses on the newly announced UFC White House event and other major MMA headlines. Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew, known for his strong opinions. They explicitly state they will not spend significant time discussing the concluded UFC 326 event. The primary topic is the UFC White House card, which has received mixed reactions from fans. The announced main event is a bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Other discussed elements include the promotional dynamic between Dana White and Jon Jones, and a press conference involving Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. They also note Francis Ngannou's participation in an MVP MMA card. Jed Meshew appears with a notably blank whiteboard, a departure from his usual practice. He humorously mentions having the technical power to end the live stream abruptly. The hosts express a freeform approach, inviting audience suggestions for conversation topics. A surprising claim is that the UFC 326 event is so inconsequential that simply checking Wikipedia confirms it happened. The most memorable moment is Jed Meshew's playful admission of being "drunk with power" over the stream controls. The hosts find humor in the lack of preparation, as symbolized by the empty whiteboard. They frame the White House card announcement as the week's dominant story, overshadowing a standard UFC numbered event. The episode leans into the unpredictability of what topics they will ultimately cover. The tone is casual, humorous, and conversational between two colleagues. The style is free-flowing and reactive to current events rather than tightly structured. Fans interested in the analysis and buzz around the high-profile UFC White House event would enjoy this episode. Listeners seeking a deep breakdown of the previous weekend's UFC 326 fights might be disappointed.

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