Islam Makhachev vs. Jon Jones pound-for-pound debate; Conor McGregor making headlines | Cageside

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down an incredibly entertaining UFC 302 headliner between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier, as well as what might come next for the two stars. Is Makhachev the rightful pound-for-pound king right now, or Dana White right when he says that honor belongs to Jon Jones? There was some oddity with Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa in the cage and on the scorecards, but did Strickland do enough to get a title fight? Finally, there was supposed to be a press conference on Monday for UFC 303, but it was postponed. Is there reason for concern that Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler won’t happen?
Timecodes
0:00 – Introduction
1:54 – UFC 302 prelims shoutout: Bassil Hafez vs. Mickey Gall
4:02 – Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier was pure theater
9:18 – Makhachev’s power on display at UFC 302
15:40 – Is Makhachev being judged on a different scale?
20:56 – Dustin Poirier does not need to retire – but here is why he might
26:57 – Is Makhachev or Jon Jones the pound-for-pound king right now?
32:00 – One fight makes perfect sense for Poirier: Justin Gaethje
37:16 – What to make of Paulo Costa?
45:09 – Did Sean Strickland guarantee himself a title shot next?
51:45 – Is there any defense for that 49-46 card for Costa?
57:38 – Are you worried Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler doesn’t happen?
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