Happy Friday, everybody! Here's what's coming up on today's program:

• Why I can't stop thinking about Ryan Garcia's win over Devin Haney (00:00)
• Who Tom Aspinall could fight at UFC 304 in Manchester (22:00)
• Why I feel Justin Gaethje could fight for a UFC title again (31:52)
• What exactly is Ronda Rousey expecting from her media tour? (41:56)
• My take on The Rock's upcoming biopic about Mark Kerr (52:24)

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No UFC this past weekend, but a bunch still happened in the combat sports world! Allow me to get into it on today's episode.* Here's what to expect:

• A hindsight look at Ryan Garcia's antics leading up to his fight with Devin Haney (00:00)
• Michael Chandler says his bout agreement with Conor McGregor hasn't been signed ... uh oh (09:58)
• Comparisons between Garcia and McGregor (18:02)
• Whether Max Holloway would put up the BMF belt against Ilia Topuria (27:43)
• My reaction to the U.S. Olympics wrestling trials (37:38)

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Guys, there's still so much to get to in the wake of UFC 300! I'm gonna dive way deeper on today's episode. Here's what's coming up in this Friday mega-edition* of the program:

• Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor FINALLY has serious stakes attached to it (00:00)
• Why I agree with Joe Rogan's take on Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje (10:45)
• Ilia Topuria has called out Max Holloway as part of the champ's master plan (21:52)
• Arman Tsarukyan's dust-up with a fan at UFC 300 (33:14)
• Jamahal Hill's big mistake against Alex Pereira (41:32)
• You guys will hate me when you hear who I think Pereira should fight next (53:42)
• Everyone wants to see Khamzat Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal ... is it time to make it happen? (01:03:35)
• My thoughts on Ryan Garcia's descent into madness ahead of his boxing fight with Devin Haney (01:13:20)

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What a weekend in Las Vegas at UFC 300! On today's episode, I'm gonna react to everything I saw while taking in one of the best fight cards we've seen in some time.* Here's what's coming up:

• What I think Max Holloway should do given his newfound leverage (00:00)
• Why I believe Alex Pereira can already stake his claim as the GOAT (12:10)
• Conor McGregor is finally set to return ... but will he actually headline UFC 303? (22:58)
• My respect for both Kayla Harrison and Holly Holm is at an all-time high (32:23)
• I'm not mad at Arman Tsarukyan, just disappointed (42:22)
• UFC 300 wrap-up: Bo Nickal's showing, Aljamain Sterling's featherweight debut, and more (52:45)

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So, my video producer is out of town, and now I'm in Las Vegas with ESPN. I wasn't sure how I'd get this episode to you, but as always, I've delivered for you. Enjoy this episode* which comes to you recorded from at first a car, and then a treadmill.

• The latest in the standoff between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane (00:00)
• Who do you want to see Paulo Costa fight next, and where the heck is Jared Cannonier? (09:25)
• Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Conor McGregor, and what's at stake in the lightweight division tomorrow at UFC 300 (13:56)
• The UFC 300 fight I'm most looking forward to (21:06)
• Why I'll be watching the Cody Garbrandt vs. Deiveson Figueiredo fight VERY closely (28:54)
• What I make of Jamahal Hill asking Alex Pereira for his autograph (36:40)

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I'm at home for today's show, so bear with me as I meander through the hallways of my mansion while waxing poetic about the latest in combat sports. Here's what's coming up:

• Allegations that came out against Jon Jones this weekend, why I believe this can be a great learning experience for all parties involved, and why this situation reminds me of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (00:00)
• Similarities between Jones and Lance Armstrong, and why I believe we all owe Jones an apology (13:35)
• The stakes for Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 on Saturday (23:37)
• My thoughts on Paddy Pimblett's callout of Renato Moicano, who fights at UFC 300 (28:20)
• Why I'm not thrilled with how WrestleMania 40 ended (32:16)

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Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s coming up on today’s show:

• I breakdown Ronda Rousey’s recent interview, where she claimed to be ‘the greatest fighter to have ever lived’ (00:00)
• Jon Jones’s injury and how he moves forward (14:05)
• Charles Oliveira pulled a Cory Sandhagen this week (27:48)
• UFC 300’s two lightweight matchups and the stakes involved for both (39:21)
• Is Max Holloway making a mistake by going up to 155lbs? (48:16)
• Michael Bisping thinks Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker could be disastrous for ‘Borz’ (59:17)
• Did Ian Garry really call Colby Covington Colby ‘Wimpington’? (1:09:49)

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Hey everybody! We've got some fun things to discuss on today's program. Here's what's on deck:

• Chris Weidman's strong showing in his win, and why I believe there should be some changes regarding eye pokes (00:00)
• Sean Strickland is in a tough spot, but I have some ideas for him (15:56)
• Bo Nickal calls Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs a "fraud" (26:40)
• Why I'm in AWE of The Rock as we approach this weekend's Wrestlemania 40 (36:30)
• Ronda Rousey has opened up about why her UFC career came to an abrupt end...and I have some questions about it (50:07)

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Hey everybody! I've got a big episode for you today as we head into the weekend. Here's what's coming up*:

• Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is supposedly a No. 1 contender fight, but how is that possible? (00:00)
• Why Bo Nickal and Chimaev should fight each other if they both win in their next fights (12:58)
• Where does Sean Strickland fit into all of this? (25:23)
• Tom Aspinall's callout of Curtis Blaydes for a fight in Manchester, England (38:21)
• Whether the results of Jon Jones' next fight could make or break his legacy (49:27)
• We know who the refs for UFC 300...do you care? (01:00:38)
• My take on burgers in Kansas City (01:10:02)

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Howdy folks! I hope you had a great weekend! Here’s what’s coming up on today’s show:

 

• My reaction to Igor Severino biting Andre Lima at the UFC Apex last weekend (01:21)
• Why Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is getting boring (13:13)
• Nick Diaz’s heavy bag footage, and when we can expect his return (25:19)
• How is Netflix going to handle the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson promotion? (35:54)
• I give my recap of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships (49:14)

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It's been a crazy week for MMA news! We'll get to some of it on today's episode.* Here's what's coming up:

• Intro (00:00)
• Why fight negotiations for Conor McGregor are different than they used to be (01:48)
• Why I think Michael Chandler's motivation for fighting McGregor extends beyond money (15:20)
• What to make of Marlon Vera's comments regarding Sean O'Malley's greasy hair (28:19)
• Is Alex Pereira looking past Jamahal Hill? (37:00)
• Why both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are in very difficult situations (46:01)

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Happy Tuesday! Here's what's coming up on today's episode:

• Intro (00:00)
• Will the real Jon Jones please stand up? (01:41)
• Why I'm confident Colby Covington vs. Ian Garry will get booked (13:36)
• Islam Makhachev's criticism of Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway (24:33)
• Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan, and a rule change I'd like to propose for this fight (35:12)
• Some controversy surrounding Bo Nickal's UFC 300 main card placement (45:43)

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Happy Friday! We've got a lot to cover today. Here's what's I'm getting into in this episode:

• Intro (00:00)
• Why Jon Jones could be on the verge of getting sued by a fan (01:49)
• Why I don't think Conor McGregor deserves a main event spot against Michael Chandler (10:33)
• Why I think the Suga' Show could come to an end soon (21:01)
• Sean Strickland's call for an immediate rematch with Dricus du Plessis (33:21)
• Colby Covington's response to Ian Machado Garry's callout (40:05)
• Mike Tyson's approach to the fight with Jake Paul (50:37)
• An inspiring story involving MMA pioneer Mark Coleman (59:37)

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What a weekend in Miami! I can't wait to talk to you about everything that went down this weekend.* Here's what I'm discussing on today's episode:

• Dustin Poirier's chances of landing a title fight with Islam Makhachev (00:00)
• Some life and career advice for Benoit Saint-Denis (13:10)
• What to do next with Sean O'Malley, Ilia Topuria, and Alex Volkanovski (25:28)
• What I make of Curtis Blaydes' callout of Tom Aspinall (34:10)
• How Francis Ngannou's career should progress following this past weekend's devastating results (44:32)

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As a make-up for missing some recent episodes, here's the Friday podcast one day early! Today*, I'm talking UFC 299, Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, and the ongoing saga that is Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor.

• Does Francis Ngannou HAVE to KO Anthony Joshua? And will he? (00:00)
• Why Big Nog is the one that tried to feed the bus a carrot (11:30)
• Why I suspect Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor hasn't been booked yet (22:20)
• The oddsmakers are doubting Dustin Poirier at UFC 299, but not me! (32:33)
• Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2, and why I see this differently than many of you do (42:33)

Enjoy all the fights this weekend!

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Howdy! Happy UFC 299 fight week. Here's what's coming up on today's show*:

• My thoughts on Umar Nurmagomedov's win over the weekend (00:00)
• Some crazy betting line movement for Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 (12:40)
• Why I think you're all stupid for doubting Dustin Poirier against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 (24:22)
• Why Henry Cejudo thinks Dana White should pull Max Holloway from the Justin Gaethje fight (35:35)
• MMA math and how it may predict the winner of Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou (45:28)

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I'm back from Saudi Arabia! I've got a lot to catch up on during today's episode.* Here's what's coming up:

• My response to Jorge Masvidal's callout of me (00:00)
• Francis Ngannou's mindset heading into his boxing fight next week with Anthony Joshua (09:50)
• Looming questions surrounding Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor (19:15)
• Israel Adesanya has finally spoken up about his next fight (29:32)
• Why Alexander Volkanovski believes his next fight will be for a featherweight title shot (37:43)
• My advice to Ilia Topuria (50:28)
• Henry Cejudo's uncertain plans for his fighting future (01:00:00)
• Why the UFC will never have a 165 lb. division (01:10:10)

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What a weekend! I can't wait to talk to you all on today's episode about it*. Here's what's coming up:

• My thoughts on Ilia Topuria's performance against Alexander Volkanovski (00:00)
• Why Max Holloway is a happy man today (09:38)
• A very fun co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa (18:47)
• Another very impressive performance from Ian Machado Garry, and why I love his callout of Colby Covington (27:08)
• It's time to give Henry Cejudo the credit he deserves (34:35)

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I'm off to Anaheim for UFC 298, but Uncle Chael is still here to deliver a packed edition of the program. Here's what's coming up:*

• Why every UFC champion not named Alex Pereira is stupid (00:00)
• If Dana White actually announces the UFC 300 main event Saturday night, I'll be VERY impressed (10:03)
• Dana White walking off Howie Mandel's podcast set and why I think it was legit (19:29)
• How Sean Strickland vs. Ian Garry can become a reality (30:57)
• My official prediction for Ian Garry vs. Geoff Neal (39:55)
• Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa aren't calling for title shots...why not? (49:20)
• What to make of this week's drama between Henry Cejudo and Captain Eric (57:42)
• Cejudo's assertion that he'll retire with a loss to Merab Dvalishvili (01:07:07)
• My official prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria (01:16:25)

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The UFC 300 main event speculation is FASCINATING! And on today's episode, I'm gonna do even more of it. Here's what's coming up:

• Ariel Helwani's report that UFC wants to book Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 300 (00:00)
• Jon Jones says he turned down the offer to headline UFC 300...do we believe that? (10:39)
• Coach Eugene Bareman reveals why Israel Adesanya performed so poorly in the Sean Strickland fight (20:33)
• Why a loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 could be beneficial to Alex Volkanovski (30:15)
• I've got a problem with the way WWE is bringing The Rock back into the mix (41:56)

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