UFC Atlantic City controversy: Chris Weidman victorious, but after how many eye pokes? | Cageside

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan talk UFC Atlantic City and the eye pokes that caused all the controversy. Was the outcome of Chris Weidman vs. Bruno Silva the right call? Hear why it couldn’t have been a no contest and what may have went down that lead to the unanimous decision. UFC announces a blockbuster for the promotion’s Saudi Arabia card in Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev. All this and more …
0:00 – Introduction
1:38 – Chris Weidman vs. Bruno Silva was an absolute mess
9:49 – Gary Copeland found himself in a challenging predicament
15:35 – Building the case for an appeal
24:53 – The potential for a needed rule change
35:27 – Manon Fiorot bests Erin Blanchfield; now what?
41:10 – Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev official
47:35 – UFC 300 rapidly approaching
48:38 – Weekend recap from Las Vegas to Tupelo
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