UFC Raleigh and Bellator 238 Previews, Fight Announcements, Interim Titles, and more - a podcast by The Athletic

Shaun and Chuck take a look at both of this weekend’s events, UFC Raleigh, headlined by Curtis Blaydes and Junior dos Santos, and Bellator 238, featuring Cris Cyborg making her debut against Julia Budd for the Women’s Featherweight crown, and decide which promotion put forth the better card.
The guys discuss what’s at stake between Curtis Blaydes and JDS and how much of a shadow Francis Ngannou casts over the main event, as well as the intriguing co-main event matchup between Michael Chiesa and Rafael Dos Anjos.With Cris Cyborg making her promotional debut for Bellator, the guys talk about her legacy and what it would mean for her to capture yet another championship in a different organization, and whether Julia Budd is being drastically overlooked in this matchup. Then, a quick look at the Darrion Caldwell vs. Adam Borics Featherweight Grand Prix matchup in the co-main event, Sergio Pettis’s Bellator debut, Aaron Pico vs. Daniel Carey, and more.
Plus, examining the pay-per-view numbers for UFC 246, Tyron Woodley vs. Leon Edwards, Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan, and the guys hand out their Interim Titles of the Week. Save 40% on an annual subscription to The Athletic when you visit http://theathletic.com/MATMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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