Combat Sports Smorgasbord Weekend Preview - a podcast by The Athletic

Shaun and Chuck take a look at an extremely busy weekend in the combat sports world, including the highly-anticipated rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, UFC Auckland, and Bellator 239 and Bellator Dublin.
First, a preview of the UFC Auckland main event between “The Irish Dragon” Paul Felder and “The Hangman” Dan Hooker in what promises to be a barnburner Lightweight tilt, as the guys discuss who steps into the Octagon on Saturday on the most impressive run and whether a Conor McGregor matchup could be in the offing for the winner. And, the guys highlight undercard bouts to pay attention to, as well.Plus, the guys comb through this weekend’s pair of Bellator cards and choose the fights they’re most looking forward to, give their thoughts and make picks for Wilder-Fury 2, discuss Aaron Bronsteter’s report for TSN about Joe Soliz’s apparent conflict of interest at UFC 247 and James Krause’s forthcoming appeal.
Finally, the guys close out the show by handing out their Interim Titles of the Week.Save 40% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting http://theathletic.com/MATMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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