MMA Junkie Radio #3577: Jon Jones retires, Fabian Edwards interview, UFC and PFL results
On Episode 3,577, the fellas discuss Jon Jones' retirement, UFC Baku and PFL World Tournament 6 results, and they welcome PFL World Tournament 7 headliner Fabian Edwards to the show.
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