• Home
    • Podcast Home
    • Newsletter Home
    • Front Page
  • Newsletter Search
  • Podcast Search
  • The Board
  • Home
    • Podcast Home
    • Newsletter Home
    • Front Page
  • Newsletter Search
  • Podcast Search
  • The Board
  • Home
    • Podcast Home
    • Newsletter Home
    • Front Page
  • Newsletter Search
  • Podcast Search
  • The Board
  • Home
    • Podcast Home
    • Newsletter Home
    • Front Page
  • Newsletter Search
  • Podcast Search
  • The Board
Home Punch-Out
JNPO: The MMA year in review, pt. 4

JNPO: The MMA year in review, pt. 4

Josh Nason by Josh Nason
January 11, 2024
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

UFC

With the UFC calendar ready to kick into gear this weekend, I wrap up my annual MMA year in review series with a look back at October through December 2023, joined by Paul Fontaine.

Some of the highlights in our 80-minute conversation:

  • The UFC and USADA splitting up and the messy situation that ensued
  • Francis Ngannou shocking the combat sports world with his decision loss to Tyson Fury
  • Conor McGregor officially announcing his UFC return date
  • PFL finally closing the deal on Bellator and their potential upside in a UFC-dominated world
  • The UFC’s return to Madison Square Garden that saw two new champions crowned without the planned Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic main event
  • UFC signing a record deal with Bud Light and the backlash that followed
  • Islam Makhachev continuing his dominance
  • Leon Edwards closing the door on Colby Covington’s UFC relevancy
  • Some of Paul’s favorite fights and a prediction for what planned fight might not happen

If you missed any of the series, check out the archives.

https://media001.f4wonline.com/dmdocuments/jnpo239final.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:20:55 — 55.6MB)

thetagger
Tags: bellatorConor McGregorfrancis ngannouleon edwardspflpodcastsPunch-OutTom AspinallufcUSADA
Josh Nason

Josh Nason

Next Post
Wrestling Observer Live: Sting’s last match, Dynamite report, plus ECW’s Francine joins the show!

Wrestling Observer Live: Sting's last match, Dynamite report, plus ECW's Francine joins the show!

Recommended.

Jan 2 Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez talk DREAM 2011, final notes on WWE MYSTERY MAN, Randy Orton update, Brock Lesnar, Miguel Torres return, your questions and so much more!

Jan 2 Observer Radio: Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez talk DREAM 2011, final notes on WWE MYSTERY MAN, Randy Orton update, Brock Lesnar, Miguel Torres return, your questions and so much more!

January 2, 2012
WOR: ROH, WWE and AEW signings, Smackdown, Omega, Jericho, more!

WOR: ROH, WWE and AEW signings, Smackdown, Omega, Jericho, more!

January 17, 2019

Trending.

B&V&G: Bryan and Vinny review the Wednesday Night Wars, plus Granny!

B&V&G: Bryan and Vinny review the Wednesday Night Wars, plus Granny!

September 8, 2023
WOR: Stu, DDP, Taz, AEW and NXT TV, more!

WOR: Stu, DDP, Taz, AEW and NXT TV, more!

August 28, 2025
WOR: RAW, AJ Lee, UFC and Paramount, more!

WOR: RAW, AJ Lee, UFC and Paramount, more!

September 2, 2025
WOR: Syko Stu, Clash in Paris, weekend TV and news!

WOR: Syko Stu, Clash in Paris, weekend TV and news!

September 1, 2025
WOR: AEW All Out on HBO Max, John Cena’s last match, Kenny Omega

WOR: AEW All Out on HBO Max, John Cena’s last match, Kenny Omega

September 5, 2025
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Customer Service

© 2023 Figure Four Weekly, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

  • Home
    • Podcast Home
    • Newsletter Home
    • Front Page
  • Newsletter Search
  • Podcast Search
  • The Board