UFC 298: Ilia Topuria makes good on prediction, Merab Dvalishvili clear No. 1 contender | Cageside

On this episode, Eric and John recap UFC 298, where new featherweight champion Ilia Topuria was laser focused. Was there any hangover for Alexander Volkanovski? Meanwhile, Merab Dvalishvili steamrolls “Triple C” and is now the clearcut No. 1 contender at bantamweight. Paulo Costa saw his stock rise in defeat, and Robert Whittaker is right back in title contention with a spectacular performance. Also, how good is Danny Barlow? All this and more …
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0:00 – Introduction
1:40 – Ilia Topuria scintillating in title win
6:01 – What went wrong for Alexander Volkanovski?
15:45 – Would things go differently in a rematch?
26:57 – Merab Dvalishvili takes out Henry Cejudo
33:45 – Aljamain Sterling clears title picture
39:00 – Robert Whittaker brilliant, Paulo Costa dangerous
45:35 – Mackenzie Dern got that dog in her
48:04 – Ian Machado Garry outpoints Geoff Neal
52:53 – Danny Barlow spectacular in UFC debut
58:54 – Looking ahead to PFL vs. Bellator, UFC Fight Night 237