Episode 712: Did Dana White get ‘royally mugged off?’
Summary
Hosts Jed Dundas and Ben Fowlkes analyze the bizarre UFC Fight Night card, focusing on Ronnie Barsalos' scary medical episode and Ralph Rosa Jr.'s controversial post-fight celebration. They critique Paramount+ and ESPN for editing out the stoppage to highlight the winner's dancing, calling the social media coverage unseemly. The duo also discusses the low ticket prices for the upcoming UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, Ronda Rousey's silence after her MVP debut, and Joe Loon's surprising BKFC win.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Empower
Sponsor: The Bear
MMA News: UFC 332, Fury vs Joshua, Fight Night recap
Barcellos medical episode and fight controversy
Critique of post-fight celebration and broadcasting
Social media edits and broadcast transparency
UFC preparation for in-cage emergencies
UFC card results and upcoming Salt Lake City event
Ticket prices and fan engagement concerns
Live gate revenue and UFC market strategy
Ticket value and seat availability
Show promotion, Patreon, and merchandise
Sponsor: Empower
Listener mail: Ronda Rousey's post-fight silence
Listener mail: Jake Paul and BKFC trends
Listener mail: Joe Lozon and BKFC perception
Discussion: Luis Hernandez's celebration and Cops/donuts
Listener mail: Ravine on MMA emotions and nuance
Listener mail: Josh Hockett and Andy Kaufman
Listener mail: Greek Bar Asshole on boxing interest
Sponsor: Citizens Bank and SVB
Fury vs Joshua: Dana White and Eddie Hearn conflict
Outro and sign-off
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