MMA MATH

Episode 33: UFC 233* – March Madness

Episode Summary

For UFC 233*, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event and main attraction of this past month. The championship fight between Conor McGregor and Dana White will be re-visited. The stakes were high in this fight, as the soft spoken and quiet champion imposed his popularity on the UFC, retired, and signed a unique contract with the UFC. The intricacies of his retirement, the response of Luke Thomas, MMA Junkie, Dana White, Joe Rogan, Brendan Shaub, and Ariel Helwani will be discussed, as well as the historical perspective of Conor’s career.

Episode Notes

For UFC 233*, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event and main attraction of this past month. The championship fight between Conor McGregor and Dana White will be re-visited. The stakes were high in this fight, as the soft spoken and quiet champion imposed his popularity on the UFC, retired, and signed a unique contract with the UFC. The intricacies of his retirement, the response of Luke Thomas, MMA Junkie, Dana White, Joe Rogan, Brendan Shaub, and Ariel Helwani will be discussed, as well as the historical perspective of Conor’s career.

In the Aftermath, the show will be revealed in context of what was discussed.

UFC 233* was scheduled for Saturday January 26, but took place in March. This fight occurred on social media, and the Luke Thomas and Joe Rogan studios here in the states. For this fight, Roberto and Joe will take a closer look at the retirement, Luke’s Response, MMA Junkie’s response, Theodosius III, Brendan Shaub's pursuit, a historical context, Joe Rogan’s plan and Ariel Helwani’s grievance.

*Yes, this entire episode is a spoof.

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