Video: Which new UFC contenders are legitimate title threats in 2023?
A number of UFC fighters produced impressive 2022 campaigns to elevate themselves to contender status.
From heavyweights Sergei Pavlovich and Jairzinho Rozenstruik to middleweights Roman Dolidze and Jared Cannonier, there has been a solid mix of new fighters making rapid ascents up the ladder as well as contenders who have been around to fight the best holding onto their position.
In 2023, will we see one of these fighters break through to earn a shot at the title? What are the chances that someone like lightweight Arman Tsarukyan will get another crack at current champ Islam Makhachev? Can Ilia Topuria keep the momentum of his impressive stoppage of Bryce Mitchell going to fight for the title?
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Our “Spinning Back Clique” panel of Farah Hannoun, Nolan King and Brian “Goze” Garcia take a look at the names who are making waves with host “Gorgeous” George Garcia. You can watch their discussion in the video above. And don’t miss this week’s full episode below.
“Spinning Back Clique” is released each Monday LIVE on MMA Junkie’s YouTube channel.
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