Brandon Royval makes case for belt, Francis Ngannou legacy on line against Renan Ferreira | Cageside

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible performance from Brandon Royval and discuss what it means for the UFC’s flyweight division. How far did Tatsuro Taira’s stock fall in defeat?
Additionally, the two look ahead to this weekend’s big PFL pay-per-view, where Francis Ngannou finally returns to the cage to take on Renan Ferreira. Are the betting lines for this one a little shocking?
We’re also just a little more than a week away from Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway and Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. Might as well start getting excited now for those two incredible matchups. All this and more.
0:00 – How can you not like Brandon Royval?
7:43 – Grant Dawson delivers a gem
8:34 – “PFL: Battle of the Giants” a dangerous fight for Francis Ngannou
14:48 – Is Ngannou’s legacy on the line against Renan Ferreira?
22:26 – Win or lose, Ngannou remains an inspiration
31:51 – Looking ahead to UFC 308, where Ilia Topuria is a big favorite over Max Holloway
39:14 – Eric lays out the gameplan for a Holloway victory
43:41 – Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev the best fight on the card?
51:04 – CFFC 137 preview and CFFC Match Day teaser
54:51 – Eric’s son is a savage
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