UFC 317 preview: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira; Jon Jones retires | Cageside

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan dive deep into UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria takes on Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight championship. Will Topuria’s power carry over to lightweight, and can he compete with Oliveira on the ground? Jon Jones retires from MMA, ending any chance with a showdown with Tom Aspinall – at least for now. How much did his new legal troubles impact his decision? All this and more.
0:00 – A brief look back at UFC Baku
2:10 – The odd announcement that Jon Jones has retired
8:21 – Is Jon Jones the Greatest of All-Time?
15:49 – Breaking down Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira
30:20 – Will Alexndre Pantoja roll against Kai Kara-France?
31:16 – What to expect from Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano
35:34 – Brandon Royval vs. Joshua Van is pure fireworks
37:07 – UFC BJJ 1, Power Slap 13, UFC X, and more
43:29 – The sad downward spiral of Pat Miletich
45:59 – The latest on the UFC’s new broadcast deal
53:36 – Frosty beverage preview
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