SR Morning After LIVE Can Prates BEAT Islam, UFC 328 Early Preview, Khamzat/Strickland!

Submission Radio Australia's 'Morning After Live' episode dives deep into the aftermath of UFC Perth, spotlighting Carlos Prates' dominant performance over Nate Diaz, which many describe as a shocking and one-sided beatdown. The panel—Dennis, Jed Mishu, and Aaron Braunsteader—analyze the fight's implications, questioning Diaz's strategy, mental state, and ability to adapt under pressure, especially against a fighter like Prates who expertly exploited his weaknesses. The discussion then shifts to the upcoming UFC 328 card, where the main event between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev is framed as a high-stakes clash of styles, egos, and psychological warfare. The co-main event, featuring a historic flyweight title defense between Tatsuro Tyra and Josh Van, is highlighted as a potential breakout moment for the next generation of fighters. The hosts debate the future of the welterweight division, the controversial potential of Ilya Topuria moving up to face Islam Makhachev, and the broader implications of champions vacating belts without defending them. They also critique the UFC’s booking strategy, advocating for more meaningful, long-term rivalries and title defenses over spectacle-driven matchups.