UFC 273 review, plus a fond farewell...

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Simon Head reveals the Brit Pack MMA Podcast is losing co-host Sandu and will continue as a solo show.

The episode opens with Simon Head announcing that co-host Sandu is leaving The Brit Pack MMA Podcast due to scheduling conflicts, marking the end of their two-man format. Head explains they started the show during lockdown and had a successful run, but Sandu's increased travel makes continuing impossible. The podcast will continue as a solo show with Head planning format changes. Head then reviews UFC 273, starting with Alexander Volkanovski's fourth-round TKO victory over Chan Sung Jung, noting Herb Dean's timely stoppage. He discusses Volkanovski's dominance at featherweight and potential move to lightweight. The co-main event analysis focuses on Aljamain Sterling's split-decision win over Petr Yan, with Head defending the decision and explaining his 10-8 score for the second round. He references media colleagues Damon Martin and George Garcia who agreed with his assessment. Head analyzes the controversial first fight where Yan lost his title by disqualification. The Hamzat Chimaev versus Gilbert Burns fight receives detailed coverage, with Head arguing Chimaev's tough three-round victory answered more questions than a quick finish would have. He discusses Chimaev's future matchup possibilities, including Colby Covington. Head praises Burns' performance despite the loss and suggests a future fight against Jorge Masvidal. Other UFC 273 results are briefly mentioned, including Mackenzie Dern's split-decision win and Ian Garry's unanimous decision victory. Head defends Garry against online criticism, explaining the fight's developmental value. The episode concludes with previews of Bellator's upcoming event featuring Patricio Pitbull versus AJ McKee and Vadim Nemkov versus Corey Anderson, plus UFC Fight Night's Vicente Luque versus Belal Muhammad main event. Head directs listeners to his written coverage on BBC Sport and Fighters Only websites.

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A focused UFC 273 review that pairs Sterling-Yan judging debate with a candid Brit Pack reset.

The Brit Pack MMA Podcast frames UFC 273 as a fight-night review and a plainspoken reset for the show itself. Simon Head opens by explaining that Sandu's travel, work schedule, and outside commitments have made the two-man setup hard to sustain, then moves into the Aljamain…

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