UFC Norfolk Recap: Flyweight Division Chaos, The Tragedy of Joseph Benavidez, UFC 249 Keeps Getting Better, and more - a podcast by The Athletic

Shaun and Chuck recap a wild last several days in the UFC Flyweight division, starting with Deiveson Figueiredo’s weight miss, ending with another tragic loss for Joseph Benavidez, and everything in between, including who’s the rightful champion at 125lbs. and whether the division is once again on the chopping block or not.
Then, the guys debate who should be next for Amanda Nunes in the Women’s Featherweight division after two impressive performances by contenders Felicia Spencer and Megan Anderson, each scoring wins via first round KO. And, what exactly to make of the Ion Cutelaba-Magomed Ankalaev fight, including the controversial stoppage, and if a rematch is in order.Finally, the guys close the show with a quick discussion about the potential for UFC 249 to be one of the best cards ever, if everything stays intact, including the recently announced Alexander Hernandez vs. Islam Makhachev bout.
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