Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal deliver; UFC on ESPN 59 preview; Tom Aspinall in tough spot? | Cageside

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan review the surprisingly entertaining “Last Man Standing” boxing event featuring Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. What’s next for Diaz – could he really earn a rematch with Leon Edwards? Additionally, the guys take a look at this weekend’s UFC on ESPN 59 event, where Maycee Barber is out and Tracy Cortez is in against Rose Namajunas, as well as analyze the situation Tom Aspinall is facing ahead of UFC 304 and how it factors into a possible fight with Jon Jones.
0:00 – Introduction
1:31 – Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal entertain from the start
7:48 – Why are elite MMA fighters rushing to take boxing opportunities?
11:39 – Is there a case to be made for a Diaz rematch with Leon Edwards
16:38 – Darren Till in center of chaotic scene
19:25 – Why is Maycee Barber out of this week’s UFC headliner?
24:33 – Tracy Cortez gets massive opportunity against Rose Namajunas
28:48 – Is Tom Aspinall in a tough spot at UFC 304?
41:55 – Aljamain Sterling smart to call out Diego Lopes for UFC at Sphere?
47:21 – Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili crushing the promotion game
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