On today’s episode, I give you all my thoughts on Saturday's UFC 311, but first, it seems Justin Gaethje will fight Dan Hooker at UFC 313 in March. Then, Alex Pereira put out a video of himself sparring without headgear. And, I also tell you three options Jon Jones has for his next move. Later on, I explain why there’s only one real team in MMA, and also why Arman Tsarukyan is only focusing on business after this title fight. And finally, Islam Makhachev’s momentum heading into his title defense against Tsarukyan, and my official prediction for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov.

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CHAPTERS:

• Gaethje vs Hooker (00:00)
• Pereira training video (7:22)
• Three options for Jones (17:51)
• UFC is the team (24:12)
• Tsarukyan's focus (35:31)
• Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan (44:42)
• Merab vs. Umar (51:00)

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On today’s episode, I start with what happened in the viral video of Khabib Nurmagomedov getting removed from a Frontier Airlines flight after an exit-row dispute. Then, why I don’t want to talk about the “Greatest of All-Time” debate between Khabib and Islam Makhachev. And then, the secret grudge between Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili ahead of their UFC 311 clash, why there’s no truth to a report that Alex Pereira will fight Alexander Volkov, the biggest fight in UFC history, and the controversy over the referee that stopped the Chris Curtis fight. Also, is Tyson Fury retired?

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CHAPTERS:

• Khabib vs. The Airline (00:00)
• GOAT: Islam or Khabib? (8:19)
• UFC 311: Umar and Merab (16:33)
• Pereira vs. Volkov report (26:28)
• Biggest fight in UFC history? (31:40)
• Chris Curtis controversy (40:19)
• Tyson Fury retired? (45:44)

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On today's episode, I give you my thoughts on Joe Rogan saying Jon Jones will get $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall, along with Rogan saying Jones can retire and come back at any time. Then, is Alex Pereira avoiding Magomed Ankalaev using the “Ramadan strategy”? And, the interesting spot Jamahal Hill has put himself in wanting to fight Pereira. And later, why I like Cain Velasquez giving Jon Jones credit, Colby Covington believes Pereira could knock out Jones, the world’s dumbest idea, and why Dominick Cruz is possibly the most interesting man in MMA.

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CHAPTERS:

•  Jon Jones $30 million (00:00)
• Jones can retire (9:41)
• Ramadan strategy (17:58)
• Jamahal Hill (24:01)
• Velasquez credits Jones (30:54)
• Pereira knock out Jones (38:54)
• World's dumbest idea (46:05)
• Dominick Cruz (52:12)

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On today’s episode, Umar Nurmagomedov reveals he has a broken arm, I declare Jon Jones will retire after he fights Tom Aspinall in 2025, and what I got wrong about the proposed Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul fight in India. Also, Darren Till seems to have mistaken Dagestan for Russia when he called out Khabib Nurmagomedov, and why people questioning the valor of Tim Kennedy made me uncomfortable.

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CHAPTERS:

• Umar's broken arm (00:00)
• Jon Jones will retire (9:59)
• McGregor vs. Paul (17:54)
• Darren Till on Dagestan (26:07)
• Tim Kennedy's valor (33:28)

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Happy New Year! On today’s episode, I begin with Jon Jones telling the world what he was grateful for in 2024. Then, I’ll tell you why you’re stupid if you still think Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul is happening in India. And, why I’m giving Ian Garry the Character Development of the Year award for 2024. After that, the surprising odds of Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan, some MMA math on Islam Makhachev and Alex Pereira, Tony Ferguson’s fight announcement, and Gordon Ryan admitting to using PEDs.

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CHAPTERS:

• Jon Jones’ 2024 (00:00)
• McGregor vs. Paul (08:55)
• Ian Garry “I’m Number Two” (17:10)
• Odds of Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan (25:47)
• MMA math (33:45)
• Ferguson fight announcement (39:48)
• Gordon Ryan PED's (44:32)

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On today's episode, I tell you whether Jon Jones will still be champion by the end of 2025. Plus, I explain why Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul won't happen, Joe Rogan's thoughts on McGregor's fighting future, and why Khabib Nurmagomedov hates coaching. And later, I explain what makes Dricus Du Plessis so special.

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CHAPTERS:

• Jon Jones' 2025 (00:00)
• Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul? (8:45)
• Joe Rogan thinks McGregor’s UFC career is over (18:29)
• Khabib hates being a cornerman (28:18)
• Dricus Du Plessis's unique skills (37:37)
• Renato Moicano wants a BMF title against Max Holloway (44:30)

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Happy Christmas Eve! On today's episode, I give you my reaction to the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury from several angles. I discuss the controversial decision, the role of AI judging in the fight, as well as Fury weighing in 20 lbs. overweight. After that, I talk about Alex Pereira's recent meeting with the UFC brass and what it could mean for his next fight. Plus, I give Robert Whittaker an idea, and I talk about a broken penis.

CHAPTERS:

• Usyk vs. Fury 2 reaction (00:00)
• Fury's weight miss (14:04)
• Alex Pereira's next fight (25:39)
• Robert Whittaker's next fight (34:47)
• A nasty training injury (44:03)

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I'm sorry I missed you all on Tuesday! I'm battling a nasty cold, but I'm still here to bring you some of the goods. On today's episode, I begin by telling you why I think Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall (if it's ever booked) has the potential to be the biggest fight in UFC history. Then, I have a bone to pick with Ilia Topuria's desire to move up a weight class. And to close out the show, I talk to my friend Hamzah Sheeraz in Saudi Arabia about this weekend's must-see boxing rematch between heavyweights Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Jones vs. Aspinall (00:00)
• Ilia Topuria's weight issues (07:50)
• Usyk vs. Fury 2 preview (15:50)

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While patrolling the roads of Tampa Bay one day before cornering Colby Covington in the UFC Tampa main event, I'm here to get you up to speed on all the latest happenings. On today's show, I discuss said main event between Covington and Joaquin Buckley, as well as a back-and-forth between Conor McGregor and Belal Muhammad, former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo's callout of current champ Alexandre Pantoja, a bad deck of cards for Aljamain Sterling, rumors surrounding Israel Adesanya's next fight, and a story about Brendan Schaub none of you have ever heard before.

CHAPTERS:

• UFC Tampa main event (00:00)
• Conor McGregor vs. Belal Muhammad? (05:23)
• Deiveson Figueiredo's callout of Alexandre Pantoja (14:40)
• Israel Adesanya's next opponent (20:54)
• Aljamain Sterling's tough stretch (29:18)
• My Brendan Schaub story (38:25)

Time codes are approximate.

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I'm back from Las Vegas after covering UFC 310 for ESPN, and I give you my full reaction on today's episode! I discuss:

• Alexandre Pantoja's callout of Demetrious Johnson (00:00)
• How to make Leon Edwards vs. Ian Garry happen (11:10)
• Ciryl Gane's controversial win (20:08)
• The importance of honor in fighting (31:26)
• Sean Strickland's path to the middleweight title (41:00)

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On the eve of UFC 310, ol' Uncle Chael is here to weigh in on all the big fights of the final UFC pay-per-view of the year. On today's show, I discuss:

• Aljamain Sterling and Chris Weidman on the undercard (00:00)
• Anthony Smith vs. Dominick Reyes (12:07)
• Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov 2 (24:30)
• Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry (33:12)
• Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura (42:49)

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