Josh & Blake discuss the upcoming UFC 299 card and Mike Tyson's return to boxing against Jake Paul. They highlight the fights they are most excited about, including Maycee Barber vs. Katlyn Cerminara and Michael "Venom" Page vs. Kevin Holland. They also discuss the importance of entertaining fights and the work ethic of Jake Paul. Overall, they are looking forward to a stacked card and expect a lot of excitement. The conversation covers retirement considerations, Poirier's career and title aspirations, predictions for the Poirier vs. Saint Denis fight, Conor McGregor's future, a comparison between Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor, a potential fight between McGregor and Michael Chandler, analysis of the O'Malley vs. Vera fight, the fan and Vegas favorites in the fight, predictions for the fight, discussion on Dana White's talent scouting, and closing remarks. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Takeaways - The UFC 299 card is highly anticipated and features several exciting fights. - Maycee Barber vs. Katlyn Cerminara and Michael "Venom" Page vs. Kevin Holland are fights to watch. - Appreciation for Jake Paul putting on a show and having a strong work ethic. - The return of Mike Tyson to boxing is generating a lot of buzz. Retirement is a topic of discussion for fighters like McGregor and Poirier. - Poirier's career and title aspirations are discussed, with recognition of his accomplishments. - Predictions are made for the Poirier vs. Saint Denis fight. - The potential fight between McGregor and Chandler is analyzed. - The O'Malley vs. Vera fight is analyzed, with predictions made. - Dana White's talent scouting abilities are praised. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Support the show and become a member for exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzz7MJXWm7ETsj_55rsFZw/join —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 —–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––