Umar Nurmagomedov cements title shot; looking to Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya | Cageside

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC on ABC 7 from Abu Dhabi, where Umar Nurmagomedov cemented his spot as the next in line for the bantamweight title after an impressive all-around performance against Cory Sandhagen. The legend Tony Ferguson retires – or did he? Mackenzie Dern looks impressive in yet another win – is she now more than just a jiu-jitsu fighter? Looking forward to UFC 305 with Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. Is “DDP” just trolling Adesanya at this point? All this and more…
0:00 – Eric makes his PFL debut, and gets scolded by “Big” John McCarthy
6:26 – Memphis’ Kevin Pease victorious at 2024 PFL 7 – what could be next?
10:55 – What did Umar Nurmagomedov earn with his UFC on ABC 7 win?
17:18 – Tony Ferguson half-retires, leaves one glove in cage
19:29 – Mackenzie Dern on path to top of division
21:07 – Just how good is Joel Alvarez?
24:18 – Previewing UFC on ESPN 61 and Danny Barlow’s return
27:05 – Looking ahead to Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
36:06 – Had “DDP” just been trolling Adesanya this whole time?
43:34 – Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg and flyweight title picture
44:40 – Fireworks expected with Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik
50:01 – World MMA Awards announcements, CFFC Match Day, and Eric’s double duty
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