On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 326
·1 hr 16 min·5 clips
Charles Oliveira dominates Max Holloway to become the new BMF champion, but why are fans not thrilled?
This episode focuses on matchmaking for fighters following the UFC 326 event. Hosts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee analyze potential future fights for the card's competitors. They specifically discuss the new BMF champion crowned during the event.
Charles Oliveira decisively defeated Max Holloway to win the BMF title in a one-sided performance. The hosts note the event overall did not thrill many viewers, despite Oliveira's dominant showing. They propose Oliveira should next face the winner of an upcoming fight between Arman Tsarukyan and Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title.
A key discussion involves whether top contender Ilia Topuria should wait for a featherweight title shot or take another fight first. The hosts debate matchups for other winners like Anthony Hernandez and Roman Kopylov. They also consider next steps for fighters who lost, including Max Holloway and Dan Ige.
One surprising claim is that Oliveira's dominant win felt like an "anti-BMF" performance despite earning the BMF belt. An interesting insight is the strategic dilemma posed by Topuria's position as a clear number-one contender without a guaranteed immediate title fight. The hosts find the lack of competitive tension in the main event notable.
They express that the overall event card failed to generate significant excitement for the audience. A memorable moment is the hosts' playful banter about their friendship and co-host titles at the episode's start. The tone is conversational and opinionated, centered on sports analysis and speculation.
The style is informal, featuring inside jokes and camaraderie between the two hosts. UFC fans who enjoy post-event analysis and fight speculation would love this episode. Listeners seeking in-depth fighter interviews or technical breakdowns of past fights might skip it.
