UFC 252 preview / Paige VanZant to BKFC

We say it every week, but boy do we have a packed show for you!Of course, the majority of this week’s episode of “The Brit Pack” is dedicated to the huge trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormer, who dance one final time for all the marbles – and possibly the mantle of the greatest MMA heavyweight of all time – in the main event of UFC 252 this weekend. But that’s only part of what we have on this week’s show.There’s a full main card recap of UFC on ESPN+ 32 last weekend, as Derrick Lewis scored a huge win, Chris Weidman breathed life into his UFC career and Darren Stewart proved he’s MUCH more than just another British striker.We also unpack the news that broke just before we hit record, as Paige VanZant announced that she had signed with Bare Knuckle FC. Smart move or a baffling choice? We offer our respective takes. There’s also a quick word for the events of midweek, where Dana White handed out FIVE UFC contracts at the Contender Series, including one to 21-year-old Welsh strawweight Cory McKenna, who put on a brilliant display to earn herself a shot at the big time.There’s also the usual fight reaction, early predictions and midweek matchmaking as we try to plot the course for key names in the sport.Check out the show via the player above, or via the pod-catcher of your choice. We’re available pretty much everywhere these days. We’d also LOVE it if you could hit us up on social media, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and generally help us spread the word about our little show. And if you’re not a subscriber, just hit the button and enter your email address below and you’ll get notified every time we put out a new episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebritpack.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simonheadsport.substack.com