Overreaction Time: Covington a fraud? Sold on Topuria to 155? Adesanya under pressure? 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 Radio host “Gorgeous” George Garcia debate these “overreactions” on the following topics in mixed martial arts:

  • UFC Tampa newsflash: Colby Covington was a FRAUD this whole time.
  • UFC Tampa: Joaquin Buckley is the MOST DANGEROUS fighter in the welterweight division.
  • UFC Tampa: The best finish of the night was ROBBED of a bonus.
  • Ilia Topuria moving to lightweight would be a GOOD MOVE for his career.
  • Demetrious Johnson was WISE to brush off Alexandre Pantoja’s callout.
  • UFC Saudi Arabia: The pressure is on Israel Adesanya to win DEFINITIVELY against Nassourdine Imavov.

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.

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