Looking ahead to Fury-Wilder 3, PLUS Bellator 267 reaction, UFC Vegas 39 preview

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Simon Head describes the weird anxiety of getting on a train for the first time in two years to cover Bellator in London.

["The episode opens with hosts Simon Head and Chamak Karsandu expressing excitement about returning to live events after the pandemic.", "Simon Head recounts his experience covering Bellator 267 at the SSE Arena in London, his first event on site in nearly two years.", "He describes the week's activities, including interviews with MVP and Douglas Lima on a branded London bus and media day with rising star Luke Traynor.", "Head details the fight night atmosphere, comparing it favorably to past events like Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping.", "The main event saw MVP defeat Douglas Lima via split decision, a result the hosts analyze in depth.", "They discuss MVP's marketability and whether he should fight for the Bellator welterweight title next or have an immediate trilogy with Lima.", "Simon Head mentions judge Ben Cartlidge scored the fight for Lima, highlighting the closeness of the bout.", "The conversation shifts to whether Bellator should adopt five-round non-title main events, referencing fighter Peter Queally's request for his upcoming fight.", "They briefly cover Cage Warriors' triple-header in London, where three champions were crowned over three days.", "The hosts then review UFC Vegas 38, focusing on Thiago Santos' win over Johnny Walker to snap a three-fight skid.", "They debate the co-main event where Kevin Holland vs. Kyle Daukaus ended in a no-contest after an accidental head clash.", "Chamak Karsandu argues referee Dan Miragliotta should have stopped the fight immediately, feeling Daukaus was robbed of a win.", "Kevin Holland later admitted Daukaus beat him, and the hosts commend Holland's attitude.", "The preview turns to UFC Vegas 39, headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs. Marina Rodriguez in a key strawweight bout.", "Karsandu predicts Dern is one win away from a title shot, citing her improved form and weight management.", "Simon Head notes Rodriguez has faced higher-level opposition but acknowledges Dern's transformation since becoming a mother.", "Chamak Karsandu shares his personal anticipation and anxiety about traveling to Las Vegas to cover the Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy fight for BT Sport.", "He discusses COVID protocols, including pre- and post-flight testing, and the risk of quarantine.", "The hosts speculate on the heavyweight landscape, with Fury-Wilder 3 happening and Anthony Joshua's loss to Oleksandr Usyk.", "They agree the much-anticipated Fury vs. Joshua fight has lost momentum and may never happen.", "The episode concludes with confirmation of Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 269, likely in Las Vegas.", "They discuss the significance of this fight for both fighters' legacies and potential Fighter of the Year honors."]

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Ground-level MMA talk linking Bellator's London return with heavyweight title stakes in Las Vegas.

The Brit Pack MMA Podcast brings fight coverage back to ground level, starting with Simon Head's return to Bellator's London event after a long spell away from being on site.

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