Episode Details

There's a new UFC light heavyweight champion and his name is Magomed Ankalaev after defeating Alex Pereira via unanimous decision at UFC 313. What does the result mean for Ankalaev, Pereira, and for the UFC, as well as its light heavyweight division.

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Ankalaev's title win, the impact on the promotion, and if an immediate rematch is a certainty. Additionally, they'll discuss Justin Gaethje's win over Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event, wanting a lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev next, Jalin Turner announcing his retirement from the sport after his first-round submission loss to Ignacio Bahamondes, Saturday's UFC Vegas 104 fight card and if it's the worst event the company has put on in years, and much more.

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