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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UFC 310 is nearly upon us! And on today's episode, I talk about a very meaningful heavyweight fight between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov, and why I think its result could have an impact on the futures of Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Plus, I discuss the unprecedented nature of the main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura, as well as the fascinating matchup between top welterweights Ian Machado Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov. I also talk about last weekend's PFL championships, and what the path to a UFC/PFL co-promotion would look like for a possible heavyweight clash between Jones and Francis Ngannou.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Is Jones vs. Ngannou on the table? (00:00)
• Shavkat Rakhomonov vs. Ian Machado Garry (10:59)
• Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov 2 (18:51)
• Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura (29:58)
• Jorge Masvidal wants to return (37:57)

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While you were busy stuffing down turkey on Thanksgiving, I was working hard to give you today's episode! I get into several angles of the potential Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall championship fight. Plus, I talk about UFC 310's highly-anticipated bout between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry, as well as the very important subject of Robert Whittaker's bad teeth.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall (00:00)
• Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry (22:58)
• Poor Leon Edwards (31:27)
• Robert Whittaker's teeth (41:19)
• How bad do you want it? (46:36)

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I'm back in the studio today, and on today's episode, I give you something a little bit different! Recently, I've started a podcast on my YouTube channel with my film producer friend (and big MMA fan) Mike Soccio, and I wanted to bring you some of that podcast on today's episode of "You're Welcome." In this snippet, the two of us discuss the UFC bantamweight title picture following Petr Yan's win over Deiveson Figueiredo, as well as whether Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira will get the next shot at Jon Jones. Additionally, I fly solo to give you some more thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, and my crazy idea for Aspinall's next opponent.

The following time codes are approximate:

• The UFC heavyweight title picture (00:00)
• Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson reaction (14:00)
• My podcast with Mike Soccio (30:53)

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Join me as I wind through the streets of New York City while I deliver my unmatched analysis of several happenings in the combat sports world. On today's episode, I talk about Jon Jones' place in the pound-for-pound rankings, the new UFC 310 welterweight showdown between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry, as well as the UFC's signing of grappling specialist Mikey Musumeci. Plus, I tell you about my run-in with Larry Holmes, and also my thoughts on what really happened between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Jon Jones vs. Islam Makhachev (00:00)
• Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry (06:28)
• Mikey Musumeci to UFC Fight Pass (13:22)
• Stories from NYC (25:46)
• Paul vs. Tyson reaction (33:40)

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Join me as I walk the streets to give you my instant reaction to what we witnessed Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. On today's episode, I tell you what I really saw between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, why Charles Oliveira stole the show, and why I'm disappointed in Bo Nickal. Plus, I talk about a potential Jones vs. Tom Aspinall title fight and Jones' demands for more money to fight the interim heavyweight champion.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Oliveira's perfect performance (00:00)
• Jones vs. Miocic reaction (08:40)
• I'm upset with Bo Nickal (19:45)
• Jones vs. Aspinall negotiations (26:41)

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It's a massive week in combat sports, and on today's episode I discuss the UFC 309 main event from several angles. Plus, I tell you about something Bo Nickal said, and I also revisit the night Jorge Masvidal suckerpunched Leon Edwards before explaining why I think the two should finally get locked in the cage together.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Bo Nickal wants Shara Bullet (00:00)
• The psychology of Jon Jones (11:57)
• Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (29:23)
• Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards (38:50)
• Jon Jones says he's never ducked anyone besides me (47:34)

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With a new rule change in the UFC, some are wondering whether Jon Jones will benefit from it by having the one loss of his career moved to a no-contest. I give you my thoughts on that, plus I also tell you why I think we could see Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier battle it out in the cage for a third time. Additionally, Brandon Moreno is back, something CRAZY just happened in a fight, and I've got a UFC prospect that I have to tell you about. You're welcome.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Brandon Moreno's title hopes (00:00)
• Jon Jones' record (11:35)
• The featherweight triangle (18:30)
• Poirier vs. Holloway 3? (29:03)
• The rise of Oban Elliott (38:12)
• A viral moment (48:41)

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On today's episode, I begin by discussing the news that Ian Garry and Joaquin Buckley will headline the final Fight Night of the year. I also talk about why Ilia Topuria could be champion for years to come, Derrick Lewis's strong take on Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, and Tom Aspinall's smart plans for UFC 309. And on this Election Day, I tell you which UFC fighter could make a good President of the United States.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Ian Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley (00:00)
• Ilia Topuria's reign (11:10)
• Stipe Miocic is in trouble against Jon Jones (21:05)
• Tom Aspinall's plans for UFC 309 (30:11)
• Jake Paul's lie detector test (38:28)
• Which UFC fighter for president? (49:16)

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