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Conor McGregor’s Ambitious Roadmap and Who Aljamain Sterling Needs To Call Out at UFC 292! Aug 15, 2023

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After another newsworthy weekend of combat sports and just before UFC 292, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

Why Chael doesn't disagree with Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson's handling of the Michel Pereira weight miss fiasco at UFC 291 (00:58)
Whether Dricus Du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev presents a tougher test for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (12:33)
Conor McGregor's ambitious roadmap for his next three fights and whether Chael thinks he'll follow through with this plan (20:01)
Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley at UFC 292 in Boston and if Chael believes Sterling will actually exit the bantamweight division after the fight like Aljo says he will (30:52)
The oddsmakers' big belief in Ian Machado Garry and whether Chael thinks Las Vegas is disrespecting the veteran Neil Magny (39:47)

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Predicting Nate Diaz's UFC Return Fight and What's Holding Up Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler? Aug 11, 2023

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

How Dricus Du Plessis can get himself back into the middleweight title conversation after this week's official booking of Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney next month (00:51)
Derrick Lewis' decision to re-sign with the UFC and why Chael loves everything Lewis has done in the past month (19:24)
Chael's idea for who Nate Diaz should fight if he decides to return to the UFC (25:34)
Dana White doubling down on Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, which leaves Chael wondering about the real reason why it's taking so long to make this fight (33:32)

Plus, a lookahead to next week's UFC 292 by discussing Ian Machado Garry's new opponent (42:38) and what makes Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley such a compelling matchup (49:55).

I'm Sad About Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz. Plus, I've Changed My Tune on Cory Sandhagen! Aug 08, 2023

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Back from a weekend in Dallas for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

Paul vs. Diaz and what Chael's biggest takeaway from the weekend was (00:56)
Twitter wars exchanged between Paul and Conor McGregor and what Paul's no-sell of McGregor means for the Irishman, plus Chael gives McGregor some slack (15:07)
Cory Sandhagen's incredible performance over Rob Font in Nashville and why Chael wants to take back his past criticism of the top bantamweight contender (27:04)
Why Khamzat Chimaev vs. Paulo Costa in October could be one of the biggest fights of the year (45:25)

And more!

Conor McGregor Will Never Fight Again. Plus, Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz Excitement and How MMA and Porn Are Similar! Aug 04, 2023

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On today's episode, Chael previews a wild weekend in combat sports. But first, he gets into some more UFC 291 fallout and the uncertainty around the middleweight and light heavyweight title pictures. He discusses:

Jorge Masvidal's $100,000 bet on Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 and Chael's displeasure with the current state of the BMF belt (00:47)
Why Chael is upset with Justin Gaethje after he tweeted at Conor McGregor (10:51) and why Chael isn't convinced McGregor will ever fight again (20:15)
Some mystery surrounding Jiri Prochazka, USADA, and the supposed "worst shoulder injury in UFC history" that the former champion has somehow recovered from in less than nine months (32:22)
Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland not coming to terms yet for next month's title fight in Sydney ... leaving Chael vowing to step in and get the terms hammered out (43:05)

Then, Chael talks about the UFC Nashville main event between Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font (52:41), as well as Saturday's massive boxing fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz and why Chael is foaming at the mouth to watch it (1:00:46).

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I Know What's Next For Justin Gaethje. Plus, Jan Blachowicz Got ROBBED & Wonderboy Saved Derrick Lewis' Career! Aug 01, 2023

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Back after a crazy weekend in Salt Lake City, Chael discusses the following on today's UFC 291 reaction episode:

What to do with BMF champion Justin Gaethje following his head-kick win over Dustin Poirier (1:02)
Why Chael thinks Jan Blachowicz beat Alex Pereira but nonetheless ... Pereira finds himself in the midst of a historic UFC run (7:56)
Derrick Lewis' nearly perfect outing that now has him set to field some lucrative offers in free agency (16:53)
Why, despite a dominant win over Michael Chiesa, Chael believes Kevin Holland should go back up to 185 lbs. (32:36)
Conor McGregor's tweets at Gaethje and where the Irishman fits into this whole lightweight mess involving Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev, Michael Chandler, and Alexander Volkanovski (41:47)

Plus, Chael tells you why Lewis owes Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson a massive favor.

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Why the Stakes Are So High at UFC 291. Plus, Jon Jones’ STUPID Approach to the Stipe Fight! Jul 28, 2023

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Right before heading off to Salt Lake City to cover UFC 291 for ESPN, Chael sits down to get into all of the latest MMA news, as well as this weekend's must-see card. On today's episode, he talks about:

Michael Bisping's high praise of Tom Aspinall and Chael's take on how the British star can get to the UFC heavyweight title (00:58)
Why the world's (supposedly) most dangerous man -- Jon Jones -- is a coward on social media (9:20)
The official booking of Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev and why Chael thinks this could be one of the top fights of 2023 (18:33)
Whether Chael thinks we'll actually see a rematch between "retired" fighters Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren (27:47)

Then, Chael spends the rest of the show talking about UFC 291 and why tomorrow night represents a do-or-die situation for several fighters on the card (33:25). Plus, official predictions for Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira (57:17) and Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 (1:03:25).
And more!

Sean Strickland Made a BIG Mistake. Plus, Poirier vs. Gaethje Preview and Tom Aspinall's PERFECT Comeback! Jul 25, 2023

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UFC 291 fight week is upon us! On today's episode, Chael discusses:

The impressive return of Tom Aspinall and how he's perfectly set up his path to the heavyweight title (00:58)
Jon Jones' response to Aspinall's win and whether Chael thinks the heavyweight champion is afraid to face the likes of Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich (12:18)
Dricus Du Plessis pulling out of the Israel Adesanya title fight and whether Sean Strickland is the right guy to step in his place (19:27)
Paul Craig's callout of Bo Nickal and if that's the right fight to make (33:02)

Plus, Chael breaks down Saturday's upcoming main event between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 (38:56).

Israel Adesanya BEAT Dricus Du Plessis! Plus, Charles Oliveira DOESN’T Want To Fight Islam Makhachev. Jul 21, 2023

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On today’s episode, Chael discusses:

How Israel Adesanya has already won against Dricus Du Plessis (00:22)
Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev, and the mystery of why the Brazilian finally signed the contract (13:33)
Dana White’s announcement of Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira, and whether Do Bronx actually wants that fight (23:22)
Why Chael believes Tom Aspinall might be the future of the UFC heavyweight division (31:58)
Paddy Pimblett’s bizarre nutrition regimen (39:17)

And much more!

Congrats Francis Ngannou, But There's One Problem. Plus, We Have a War Approaching and Bo Nickal ... Listen Up! Jul 14, 2023

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In this loaded Friday episode, Chael discusses the following:

Francis Ngannou's huge win in securing a boxing fight with Tyson Fury, but also why Chael doesn't feel this fight is a real sporting event (00:56)
Why Fury should be ashamed of himself for taking this fight (19:04)
Why Chael believes Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis could be one of the best fights of the year (39:03)
Chael's advice to rising superstar Bo Nickal (58:01)
Alexander Volkanovski's dismissing of top featherweight contender Ilia Topuria (1:05:28)

Plus, more Jon Jones retirement rumors and are you still watching "The Ultimate Fighter"?

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There will be no episode on Tuesday. We'll be back next Friday!

Dricus Du Plessis Created a Monster. Plus, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic Don't Want To Fight Each Other! Jul 11, 2023

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In this special UFC 290 reaction episode, Chael discusses the following:

Alexander Volkanovski's beatdown of Yair Rodriguez and what the UFC should do next with the featherweight great (00:53)
Dricus Du Plessis's unlikely ascendance, and also the post-fight staredown with Israel Adesanya that DDP hoped would never happen (7:54)
An interesting spot for rising star Bo Nickal (23:47)
Chael's favorite Robbie Lawler stories following Lawler's perfect retirement fight (31:56)

Plus, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are officially booked for Madison Square Garden in November. But ... did either guy actually want this to happen (40:05)?

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