Episode 624 - March 4, 2025 - UFC 313 Preview Show

·1 hr 28 min·5 clips

Manel Kopp's victory over Abu Al-Mabeyov was overshadowed by multiple uncalled eye rakes, sparking outrage about UFC's foul enforcement.

The episode opens with hosts Dr. Law and DJ Mark discussing recent UFC events, focusing on Manel Kopp's victory over Abu Al-Mabeyov, which involved multiple eye pokes that went uncalled. They criticize UFC officiating and the lack of point deductions for fouls. The conversation shifts to TKO President Mark Shapiro's statement that UFC could increase revenue by hosting more events at the Apex, which the hosts view as a threat to live events and fan experience. They then analyze the bantamweight division, questioning Sean O'Malley's immediate title rematch against Merab Dvalishvili despite his recent loss, contrasting it with Leon Edwards not getting a rematch after two title defenses. The hosts preview UFC 313, detailing the main event between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, debating whether Ankalaev can implement a wrestling strategy. They also cover the co-main event, Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev, and other fights on the card like Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes. The episode includes a segment on boxing, discussing Gervonta Davis's controversial draw with Lamont Roach. Later, the hosts list their top five movie villains, featuring characters like Heath Ledger's Joker and Hans Gruber. They conclude with 'Stuff We Like,' covering WWE's Elimination Chamber and the Oscars hosted by Conan O'Brien.

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A loose, informed Fiziev-Gaethje preview with room for disagreement.

The episode treats its fight preview as a conversation about what carries over into a rematch and what does not. Dr. Law and DJ Mark give Rafael Fiziev and Justin Gaethje the main share of attention, returning to their close first meeting while weighing Fiziev's knee recovery,…

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You get a Fiziev-Gaethje rematch argument where the old third-round pull of Justin's chaos becomes the night's live question.

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