Overreaction Time: Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, Merab Dvalishvili is HIM, and 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 senior reporter Mike Bohn debate these "overreactions" on the following topics in mixed martial arts:
(01:01) - Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes is the biggest women's fight in UFC history.
(07:27) - UFC 316: Merab Dvalishvili is HIM and isn't giving up the bantamweight title anytime soon.
(14:59) - UFC 316: Sean O'Malley was never HIM and won't be champion ever again.
(21:48) - UFC 316: Patchy Mix was overrated all along, and his debut proved it.
(26:26) - UFC Atlanta: Pressure isn't on Joaquin Buckley to just win. He needs style points.
Watch the full episode in the video above.
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