Overreaction Time: UFC 317 underwhelming, crazy fight odds, Patchy Mix's plight, and more!
Overreaction Time: UFC 317 underwhelming, crazy fight odds, Patchy Mix's plight, and more!
The time for overreacting is here!
Check out the latest episode of "Overreaction Time" at noon ET/9 a.m. PT as host Simon Samano and MMA Junkie reporter Farah Hannoun debate these "overreactions" on the following topics in mixed martial arts:
(00:53) - In the end, UFC 317 is completely underwhelming.
(06:07) - UFC 317: The Ilia Topuria-Charles Oliveira opening odds are ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS.
(09:49) - UFC 319: The DDP-Khamzat Chimaev opening odds are COMPLETELY DISRESPECTFUL.
(15:23) - PFL's acquisition of Bellator somehow has been worse for MMA.
(22:53) - Patchy Mix deserved better for his UFC debut.
Watch the full episode in the video above.
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