Between the Links: Episode 31 | Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya, Michael Chandler vs. Dan Hooker, More

Check out episode 31 of Between the Links—the first show of 2021—as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and mixed martial arts journalist James Lynch as they react to the announcement of the upcoming light heavyweight title matchup between Jan Blachowicz and 185 pound champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 259, discuss whether it was the right fight to make and what outcome would be best for business in the long term. They also talk where that leaves Glover Teixeira and Robert Whittaker. In addition, the panel give their takes on Michael Chandler’s highly anticipated octagon debut being set at UFC 257 against Dan Hooker, where the UFC may go with Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje, along with predictions for under the radar storyline in the new year, as well as their respective picks for the fighter to watch in 2021. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Follow James Lynch: @LynchOnSports Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices