On Episode No. 43, Eric and John discuss a wild weekend in combat sports. Jake Paul does it again, as he takes out another MMA legend in Nate Diaz by unanimous decision. Was Diaz’s stock hurt at all with this loss? Will they run in back in MMA, and what are the hurdles in making that happen? UFC on ESPN 50 from Nashville was a banger of a card, but the main event left everyone a little disappointed. Were the crowd and viewers at home justified in booing Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font? Does Tatiana Suarez get the next shot at the strap after an ultra-impressive second round submission over Jessica Andrade?
0:00 – Introduction
0:53 – Eric’s work at UFC on ESPN 50
4:40 – Jake Paul outpoints Nate Diaz
9:56 – What does Nate Diaz do next?
16:14 – Did Nate Diaz’s stock drop with this loss?
19:39 – Cory Sandhagen beats Rob Font
25:01 – Was the crowd right to boo the main event in Nashville?
31:05 – Recapping a thrilling preliminary card
36:21 – Should Tatiana Suarez fight for a title next?
42:31 – Is Diego Lopes a UFC star in the making?
45:53 – Recapping 2023 PFL 7 from San Antonio
48:17 – Lookin ahead to Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley at UFC 292