On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the incredible scenes that unfolded at “PFL: Battle of the Giants,” including a powerfully emotional win for Francis Ngannou over Renan Ferreira in Saudi Arabia. The two also discuss where Cris Cyborg stands in the all-time GOAT talk, before it’s time to begin looking forward to Saturday’s UFC 308 event in Abu Dhabi.
Can Ilia Topuria retain his featherweight title over the legendary Max Holloway? Is Robert Whittaker the man to finally derail Khamzat Chimaev? All this and more.
0:00 – Introduction
2:03 – Breaking down Francis Ngannou’s win over Renan Ferreira
8:47 – Understanding the grappling element of Ngannou’s win
13:48 – One word to describe Ngannou’s effort: Heroic
19:39 – Will Ngannou fight again?
27:51 – Can Jon Jones have an impact on what happens next?
29:46 – What impact did Cris Cyborg’s win have on her GOAT status?
36:56 – A frustrating observation in Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards
39:03 – Are the odds right for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway?
47:07 – Opening round tension will prove very telling in UFC 308 main event
51:54 – Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev might outshine the main event
59:17 – What else to watch for in Abu Dhabi?
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