Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez received a five-year sentence, with credit for time served, after pleading no-contest following his February 2022 arrest. The panel discusses whether this sentence is considered a favorable outcome for Velasquez.
This episode of Between the Links covers Velasquez`s sentence and its impact on his legacy. The panel also discusses updates on the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall fight, coming from UFC CEO Dana White and fighter Tom Aspinall. Further topics include Sean Brady`s dominant performance against Leon Edwards at UFC London, the implications for both fighters, and the multi-year suspensions for Jeff Molina and Darrick Minner related to the James Krause gambling scandal. Finally, they preview the upcoming UFC Mexico City card and other MMA news.