In this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down one

of the biggest conversations happening in MMA right now: the ongoing situation surrounding

Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight division, and the growing pressure for a fight with interim

champion Tom Aspinall.

The guys discuss why the fight fans want may not happen anytime soon and what role Dana

White and the UFC could play in the situation. They also talk about fighter contracts, leverage

inside the organization, and how the landscape of MMA has changed with fighters finding

opportunities outside the UFC.

The conversation expands to other major names in combat sports including Conor McGregor,

Francis Ngannou, and Nate Diaz, and how crossover fights and new promotions are shifting the

balance of power in MMA.

If you follow UFC news, MMA controversies, and fight breakdowns, this episode covers the

biggest stories happening in combat sports right now.

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