In this episode, host <a href="https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast">Roberto Diaz</a> and his co-host <a href="https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast">Joe Soto</a> look into the destination for UFC 242, Abu Dabhi, and why it matters. Plus, a closer look will be taken at the Khabib and Dustin fighter perspectives, the baggage, and the legitimacy of the belts. The central and key areas of this fight will also be explored.
<a href="https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-242">UFC 242</a> takes place on Saturday September 7, 2019. This event will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:
<ul>
<li>The importance of Abu Dhabi</li>
<li>The evolution of MMA</li>
<li>Pressures to perform</li>
<li>Champion legitamacy</li>
<li>Taking it from the champion</li>
<li>Going deep with a grappler</li>
<li>Fight strategy</li>
<li>Who’s fight is it to lose</li>
</ul>
Links and Resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/khabib-nurmagomedov">Khabib Nurmagomedov</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/dustin-poirier">Dustin Poirier</a></li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi">Abu Dhabi</a></li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai">Dubai</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/conor-mcgregor">Conor McGregor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/al-iaquinta">Al Iaquinta</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/chan-sung-jung">Korean Zombie</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/justin-gaethje">Justin Gaethje</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/max-holloway">Max Holloway</a></li>
</ul>

Episode 53:  Ropin’ The Wind

MMA MATH is a weekly Podcast featuring real fighters, real fights and real discussions with former Featherweight Bellator Champion of the World and former Bantamweight UFC Title Challenger, Joe Soto.