On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan discuss the controversial split decision victory for Amir Albazi this past weekend at the UFC Apex. Is there a need for more transparency with the judges? Jim Miller faces a late replacement and knocks him him in 23 seconds. What was all the controversy behind Jared Gordon being pulled from that fight just days before?
Additionally, it’s UFC 289 fight week, with Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana. Could Mexico possibly get another UFC champion? What to expect with Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush in what’s widely accepted as a No. 1 contender fight. Last but not least, John asks Dana White if he is concerned about the Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler fight happening, and – well, you need to hear it for yourself. All this and more …
Timecodes
0:00 – Intro
1:22 – Was Amir Albazi vs. Kai Kara-France a robbery?
4:30 – What is a significant strike?
10:22 – Was Israel Adesanya right?
15:02 – Can commissions be more transparent?
19:42 – Alex Caceres vs. Daniel Pineda
22:14 – Jim Miller’s big win, and Jared Gordon’s big controversy
28:22 – Than dangers of concussions in MMA
33:40 – Previewing Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana at UFC 289
39:18 – The people’s main event: Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush
43:11 – Will Conor McGregor actually fight Michael Chandler?
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