UFC 299 recap: Sean O’Malley flawless, Dustin Poirier still that guy; Francis Ngannou KO | Cageside

On this episode, Eric and John recap UFC 299. “The Suga Show” was on full display with Sean O’Malley earning a masterful decision victory over Marlon Vera. What is next for O’Malley, and why the UFC may rethink a superfight with Ilia Topuria. Dustin Poirier withstands the early onslaught from Benoit Saint Denis and delivers a spectacular knockout. Is a title shot next for “The Diamond”? How bad was the knockout of Francis Ngannou, and what could be the fall out from it? All this and more …
Timecodes
0:00 – Introduction
2:02 – Sean O’Malley reigns supreme at UFC 299
6:41 – Is Ilia Topuria or Merab Dvalishvili next for O’Malley?
17:05 – Side note: What’s going on with Belal Muhammad
19:36 – Dustin Poirier takes out Benoit Saint Denis
24:32 – Saint Denis blames antibiotics for flat performance
29:16 – Poirier title shots and jumping the gilly
34:37 – What to make of Michael “Venom” Page
39:31 – Two potential names for “MVP next
44:45 – Francis Ngannou knocked out by Anthony Joshua
1:01:49 – Previewing the weekend
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