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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Overreaction Time: Expect the expected at UFC 316? Dana White done building stars? More!
Overreaction Time: Expect the expected at UFC 316? Dana White done building stars? 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: 0:53 - UFC 316: Another loss to Merab Dvalishvili would spell disaster for Sean O'Malley. 07:00 - UFC 316: Kayla Harrison is about to have her way with Julianna Pena. 11:50 - UFC 316: The fighter facing the most pressure to win is Patchy Mix. 16:20 - Jon Jones will not fight Tom Aspinall because he's too afraid of losing. 22:55 - The UFC will never have another true superstar with Dana White at the helm. Watch the full episode in the video above.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
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.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Overreaction Time: Disaster strikes UFC 315, plus worst-case scenario, robbery, and more!
Overreaction Time: Disaster strikes UFC 315, plus worst-case scenario, robbery, 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 Nolan King debate these "overreactions" on the following topics in mixed martial arts: 00:53 - UFC 315 turned out to be a COMPLETE DISASTER for Belal Muhammad. 09:04 - Jack Della Maddalena beating Belal Muhammad only made things WORSE for the UFC. 16:07 - Sorry, Natalia Silva, but Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili MUST happen next. 20:11 - Jose Aldo was done COMPLETELY DIRTY at UFC 315. 29:20 - Alex Pereira claiming he was hacked is No. 1 bullsh*t. Watch the full episode in the video above.
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Overreaction Time: UFC 314 pressure packed! Islam Makhachev letting us down? 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 senior reporter Mike Bohn debate these 'overreactions' on the following topics in mixed martial arts: 1:00 – Lerone Murphy still has a long ways to go before he can challenge for the UFC featherweight title. 5:14 – Of the four fighters in the UFC 314 main and co-main events, Paddy Pimblett is under the most pressure. 12:05 – The fighter most likely to steal the show at UFC 314 is Jean Silva. 18:00 – Islam Makhachev not fighting Ilia Topuria would be a big letdown — and a UFC failure. 25:21 – Conor McGregor will go down as the biggest 'what if' in UFC history. Watch the full episode in the video above. "Overreaction Time" is a weekly podcast hosted by MMA Junkie managing editor Simon Samano where he shares his "overreactions" with an MMA Junkie staff member, and the debate begins! Catch the premiere every Tuesday at noon ET on MMA Junkie's YouTube channel. Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts.
USA Today
25-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Overreaction Time: Leon Edwards falls flat, Jon Jones being ridiculous, 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: 00:45 – UFC London: Leon Edwards was overrated this whole time. 04:55 – Leon Edwards' next fight should ABSOLUTELY be against Jorge Masvidal. 09:43 – UFC London: Sean Brady reestablished himself as a legitimate welterweight title contender. 16:01 – Jon Jones needing 6 more months to fight Tom Aspinall is PREPOSTEROUS. 19:06 – If not a title shot, Ilia Topuria's first lightweight opponent should be Charles Oliveira. Watch the full episode in the video above. "Overreaction Time" is a weekly podcast hosted by MMA Junkie managing editor Simon Samano where he shares his "overreactions" with an MMA Junkie staff member, and the debate begins! Catch the premiere every Tuesday at noon ET on MMA Junkie's YouTube channel. Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts.
