Episode 201 discussion: Dominick Cruz talks retirement, Ben Askren reminisces on the Masvidal knockout, Andrade-Murphy set for UFC 283, UFC 280 preview

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EPISODE 201

Dominick Cruz answers the call of Jonathan Martinez – 3:15

https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/19/23413545/dominick-cruz-not-retiring-after-marlon-vera-loss-answers-sweetheart-of-a-f-guy-jonathan-martinez

Ben Askren reminisces on Masvidal knockout – 17:00

https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/19/23413422/ben-askren-recalls-first-memories-after-jorge-masvidal-knockout-thats-luke-rockhold-in-the-hospital

Andrade- Murphy set for UFC 283 – 23:54

https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/18/23411880/jessica-andrade-vs-lauren-murphy-on-tap-for-ufc-283

WEEKLY PICKS RECAP – 31:35

Mookie – Maximov, Martinez, Martinez, Grasso (3-1)

Stephie – Maximov, Martinez, Martinez, Grasso (3-1)

Victor – Malkoun, Martinez, Martinez, Grasso (4-0)

STANDINGS – 35:13

Mookie: 115-67-3

Stephie: 111-71-3

Victor: 103-79-3

UFC 280

Muhammad-Brady – 35:56

Chookagian-Fiorot – 37:55

Dariush-Gamrot – 41:28

Yan-O’Malley – 43:44

Sterling-Dillashaw – 48:20

Oliveira-Makhachev – 51:05

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