In this episode, Josh & Jeremy recap UFC 298 and discuss the standout fights, including Anthony Hernandez's impressive win and Junior Tafa's warrior move. They also express disappointment with the main event of UFC 300. Finally, they discuss the highlights of NBA All-Star Weekend and share their thoughts on the event. The NBA All-Star Weekend is considered the best among major sports All-Star events. The Sabrina vs. Steph matchup in the three-point challenge was highly anticipated and Sabrina Ionescu impressed with her performance. The men's three-point challenge was won by Damian Lillard. Potential future matchups could involve the best shooters from both the men's and women's leagues. The LED floors and visual effects added an exciting element to the event. The skills challenge had an advantage for the Pacers players who were on the same team. The dunk contest was won by Mack McClung. The celebrity game was disappointing due to the lack of star power. Overall, the NBA All-Star Weekend was enjoyable, but opinions may vary on favorite events. Takeaways: - Junior Tafa's stepping up to fight on short notice was a total warrior move - Anthony Hernandez's win over Roman Kopylov was a standout performance - Disappointing UFC 300 main event - NBA All-Star Weekend was a fun and exciting event - The NBA All-Star Weekend is considered the best among major sports events - Sabrina Ionescu impressed in the three-point challenge against Steph Curry - Suggestion to expand the three-point challenge to include more WNBA players - Potential future matchups involving best shooters from both the men's and women's leagues - The LED floors and visual effects added excitement to the event - The skills challenge - The dunk contest won by Mack McClung - Disappointing celebrity game lacking star power —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Support the show and become a member for exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzz7MJXWm7ETsj_55rsFZw/join —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Save time and money while stopping stress over meal prep, cooking, and cleaning up afterwards. Factor meals are ready in just 2 minutes and easy cleanup! Try Factor meals today by going to https://factormeals.com/risingto50 and use code RISINGTO50 for 50% OFF plus 2 free wellness shots per box while subscription is active! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Save $20 with Seat Geek at https://www.seatgeek.com or the app with code R2TO —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Go to https://dkng.co/BellyUp200 to sign up for DraftKings, place a $5 bet and receive $150 in bonus bets INSTANTLY! Promo may vary based on location, terms & conditions apply. Must be 21 or older to bet, please gamble responsibly! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com Twitter/Instagram: @R2TOpodcast We’re on Facebook now! —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Help us out greatly with a 5 star review! - https://www.risingto.com/reviews/ —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #RisingToTheOccasion #BellyUpSports #Sports —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Chapters 00:00 Introduction and UFC 298 Recap 08:00 Anthony Hernandez vs. Roman Kopylov 12:00 Junior Tafa's Impressive Performance 19:00 Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa 21:00 Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski 27:00 Disappointment with UFC 300 Main Event 35:00 NBA All-Star Weekend Recap 36:21 Sabrina vs. Steph 37:15 Men's Three-Point Challenge 38:15 Expanding the Three-Point Challenge 42:02 LED Floors and Visual Effects 43:51 Skills Challenge 45:23 Dunk Contest 48:34 Celebrity Game Disappointment 49:26 Favorite Event and NBA All-Star Weekend Comparison