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Promo was good for UFC 321 Main Event

0:00

Unfortunate Eye Poke Ends Aspinall vs

Gane Main Event Early

4:53

Will Aspinall vs. Gane Rematch Define

Heavyweight Division?

19:21

Effective Striking Wins as Volkov Defeats

Almeida

31:57

McKenzie Dern Secures

Strawweight Championship

40:49

Nurmagomedov's Elite Grappling Secures

Win Over Bautista

49:38

Murzakanov and Salkilld Deliver Brutal

Knockouts on Undercard

55:52

Patchy Mix Drug Test and James Gallagher

Fight Cancellation Drama

1:04:22

A Comprehensive Look at the UFC 321 Fight Card 0:00

Unpacking the Hype for Aspinall vs. Gane 2:08

The Immense Pressure on Cyril Gane's Shoulders 6:04

Tom Aspinall's Limited Recent Fight Time 10:23

Breaking Down Aspinall and Gane's Skill Sets 14:00

Jon Jones's Influence on Aspinall's Mindset 18:18

Our Final Predictions for Aspinall vs. Gane 23:37

Strawweight Title Fight: Virna vs. Dern 27:48

Bantamweight Clash: Umar vs. Mario Bautista 32:43

Heavyweight Showdown: Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida 39:04

Light Heavyweight Opener: Rakic vs. Murzakanov 44:52

Notable Prelim Fights and Episode Conclusion 52:07

Sean and Ian talk ref errors, De Ridder quitting, Tom vs. Gane and more!

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Welcome to the Show

0:00

Dan Miragliotta's Early Round Stoppage in

Nelson vs. Frevola

3:42

Referee Miscommunication in Holland vs.

Malott Low Blows

20:48

lan O'Neill's Perspective On Referee

Controversies

32:27

Reinier de Ridder's Huge Loss to

Brendan Allen

37:36

Notable Finishes and Performances from

UFC Vancouver Undercard

44:37

Highlights from KSW, Octagon, and PFL

Africa Fights

53:31

UFC 321 Main Event: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl

Gane

58:07

Wrapping Up & Teasing Next Week's Video

Podcast

1:10:16

Sean and Graeme talk McGregor's Whereabouts, UFC Rio, De Ridder's banana skin, the best fights ever and more!

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Timestamps

Podcast Introduction, Patreon, and Initial Banter 0:00

Analysing Conor McGregor's 18-Month Anti-Doping Whereabouts Suspension 3:12

The Impact of Whereabouts Failures and Public Perception 7:23

Collective Bargaining and UFC's Influence on Athletes 10:09

The Public Perception and UFC's Control Over Stars 13:48

Unanswered Questions About McGregor's Injury and Ban 18:50

Should UFC Promote Controversial Fighters Like McGregor? 24:20

Reviewing UFC Rio and Bisping's Commentary Style 29:01

Osiris Maia's Controversial Calls in Alvarez vs. Luque 33:11

Charles Oliveira's Dominance and Gamrot's Game Plan 39:53

Speculating on UFC 323 and Potential Blockbuster Matchups 47:48

PFL Africa and UFC Vancouver Card Previews 50:33

Celebrating the Legendary Career of Jose Aldo 1:00:44

Debating the Most lconic Bouts in MMA History 1:07:01

Support the Show and Stay Tuned for Next Week 1:10:34

Sean and Graeme talk Hughes vs. Usman robbery, Pereira Takes it, Merab dominant, PFL Dubai, UFC 320 and more!

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Sean and Graeme talk CW Dublin & a huge week for Irish MMA, PFL Dubai, UFC 320 and more!

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A Very Busy Week for lrish Mixed Martial Arts 0:00

Leon Hill Steps Up in Cage Warriors Dublin Main Event 3:54

Max Lally and Conor McCarthy's Promising Futures 8:59

Notable Wins and Losses at Cage Warriors t Dublin 22:59

Darragh Kelly's Impressive Performance and Tournament Hopes 33:08

Highights from PFL Europe and PFL MENA Events 36:28

Carlos Ulberg's Predictable Victory Over Dominic Reyes 40:08

The Controversial Stoppage in Magny vs. Matthews 45:33

Previewing Cage Warriors 195 and Oktagon 77 53:42

Paul Hughes vs. Usman Nurmagomedov: The Highly Anticipated Rematch 57:52

Key Matchups and lrish Talent at PFL Dubai 1:05:21

Analyzing the Ankalaev vs. Pereira UFC 320 Rematch 1:16:08

Merab ys. Sandhagen and UFC 320 Undercard Preview 1:21:54

Sean and Graeme talk Cage Warriors Dublin, Paddy McCorry, DWCS, betting in UFC, Ulberg vs. Reyes, PFL and more!

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Sean and Ian talk Lopes vs. Silva epic, UFC boxing, Ricky Hatton, Cage Warriors and more!

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Sean and Graeme talk UFC crowds, Middleweight title for Imavov? Bannon and McKee, ONE, Cage Warriors and more!

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