On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a wild main event from UFC Seattle. Song Yadong takes a technical decision victory over “Triple C,” Henry Cejudo, in what many are calling a controversial ending to the fight. Was referee Jason Herzog correct in his handling of the situation? Ilia Topuria vacates his title and moves up to lightweight. Will he have to win a fight before challenging Islam Makhachev for the title? All this and more.
0:00 – Introduction
1:50 – Is Song Yadong getting better, or is Henry Cejudo starting to slip?
7:05 – Henry Cejudo did not quit
11:40 – Breaking down Jason Herzog’s handling of the main event
21:20 – Should a point have been taken?
40:34 – Is there a case for a rematch, despite Dana White’s immediate reaction?
44:53 – Laying out the scenario for Ilia Topuria’s lightweight move
54:20 – Anticipation building for UFC 313
57:37 – Everyone’s new favorite fighter: Jean Silva
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