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We've Never Seen Anything Like Alex Pereira. Plus, Kayla Harrison DIDN'T WIN! | UFC 307 Reaction Oct 08, 2024

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On today's episode, we go back in time to Saturday night when I offered you my immediate thoughts to Alex Pereira's win over Khalil Rountree, and I also tell you why I don't believe Kayla Harrison got the victory. Then, I talk about why the women's bantamweight division has suddenly become interesting, what's next for Pereira, and what makes the light heavyweight champion so special.

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Alex Pereira's place in the GOAT conversation (00:00)
Kayla Harrison didn't win (06:43)
The women's bantamweight picture (14:15)
Why Pereira is so special (24:51)
Pereira's next move (34:52)

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UFC 307 Preview: Khalil Rountree's Path to Beating Alex Pereira. Plus, the Women's Bantamweight Tournament Oct 04, 2024

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I'm in Salt Lake City for UFC 307, but before I left I made sure to deliver you a special UFC 307 preview show! On today's episode, I talk about paths to victory for both Khalil Rountree and Alex Pereira in Saturday night's main event, the overwhelming odds in favor of Kayla Harrison, Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Pena, and more. Plus, Israel Adesanya says he wants to fight again this year, and Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov might have a fight booked with each other?

The following time codes are approximate:

Garry and Shavkat? (00:00)
Izzy's future (11:14)
Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree (21:38)
Women's bantamweights on display (34:20)
Does Magomed Ankalaev await Saturday night's winner? (44:31)

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Renato Moicano Will Face Justin Gaethje Next. Plus, What If Jon Jones Doesn't Fight Stipe Miocic? Oct 01, 2024

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Before I head off to Salt Lake City to cover UFC 307 for ESPN, I give you my reaction to Renato Moicano's win over Benoit Saint-Denis. And I also tell you why I think Money Moicano will fight Justin Gaethje next. Plus, I get into the drama surrounding Bryan Battle, and I also talk about the triangle between Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones, and Tom Aspinall.

The following time codes are approximate:

Renato Moicano's next opponent (00:00)
Similarities between Moicano and Khalil Rountree (08:42)
Bryan Battle's walkout song drama (18:55)
Could we see Tom Aspinall vs. Stipe Miocic? (27:40)

Stipe Miocic May Not Show Up to Fight Jon Jones. Plus, Why Vince McMahon Reminds Me of Conor McGregor Sep 27, 2024

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On today's episode, I get into the new Vince McMahon Netflix documentary that's sweeping the Internet. I also discuss rumors swirling around Stipe Miocic and his UFC 309 bout with Jon Jones at Madison Square Garden. Plus, Diego Lopes has put Alex Volkanovski in a tough spot, the PFL has put together a big card for next month, and I give you my take on a controversial airplane story.

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The following time codes are approximate:

Stipe Miocic won't show? (00:00)
Will you buy the PFL card? (11:12)
Diego Lopes calls out Volk (21:18)
Mismanaging of Bo Nickal (32:53)
The Vince McMahon doc (43:37)
An airplane story (54:48)

Khamzat Chimaev Can't Fight in the U.S! Plus, Conor McGregor Lost (Again) Sep 24, 2024

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Khamzat Chimaev finally revealed the truth! I talk about that on today's program, plus I tell you about my new favorite UFC featherweight. I also give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into next month's title fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree. Jorge Masvidal has also called out Leon Edwards again, and Conor McGregor lost (again).

The following time codes are approximate:

Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree (00:00)
Movsar Evloev is the man (11:36)
Conor McGregor and Mike Perry (24:51)
Jorge Masvidal's callout of Leon Edwards (35:48)
Restrictions on Khamzat Chimaev (44:06)

Michael Chandler Believes Conor McGregor Will Return. Plus, Will Jon Jones Retire After UFC 309? Sep 20, 2024

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Howdy folks! On today’s episode of the best podcast in combat sports, I get into all the week’s biggest stories, starting with Michael Chandler's thoughts on Conor McGregor’s return. Then, I talk about Jon Jones's comments on his fight with Stipe Miocic being “likely” his last. After that, I dive into the potential matchup of Henry Cejudo vs. Sean O’Malley, as well as Merab Dvalishvili’s plan for his next title fight. To close out, I discuss Khamzat Chimaev’s decision to get back to his roots and return to his original wrestling gym in Sweden, and talk Mike Tyson’s alarming inability to walk despite being 2 months out from his bout with Jake Paul.

The following time codes are approximate:

Michael Chandler on Conor McGregor’s potential return (00:00)
Will Jon Jones retire after UFC 309? (10:34)
Henry Cejudo wants to fight Sean O’Malley (22:11)
Merab Dvalishvili’s championship plan (34:49)
Khamzat Chimaev’s return to his roots (43:55)
Mike Tyson’s inability to walk (52:46)

The Merab Dvalishvili Era Begins, Conor McGregor's Future, and Valentina Shevchenko's Big Mistake Sep 17, 2024

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I'm back from Las Vegas after an INCREDIBLE weekend at Sphere, and I've got a lot to say on today's program. I get into Merab Dvalishvili's win over Sean O'Malley and all the weird things that happened in this fight. Plus, I tell you why Valentina Shevchenko didn't do herself any favors Saturday night, and also about the massive compliment Dana White handed to budding superstar Diego Lopes. Plus, Jake Paul made a brilliant marketing move, and Conor McGregor's UFC career may have gone up in flames this weekend.

The following time codes are approximate:

Suga' vs. Merab reaction (00:00)
Valentina's error (11:04)
Next move for Diego Lopes (21:56)
Jake Paul does it again (35:33)
Conor McGregor's future (40:50)

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UFC 306 Preview and Dana White Says Conor McGregor Will Fight in 2025 Sep 13, 2024

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A special night at UFC 306 warrants a special preview podcast, and so on today's episode that's what I give ya! I talk about Sean O'Malley's GENIUS marketing work, and also his biggest weakness in the Octagon. Plus, I talk about the guy that bowed out of Dana White's Contender Series and White's plans for Conor McGregor in 2025. And of course, some official predictions for the UFC 306 co-main event between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, as well as the main event between O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili.

The following time codes are approximate:

Sean O'Malley's marketing brilliance (00:00)
O'Malley's ground game (10:30)
Conor McGregor in January 2025? (20:46)
Quemuel Ottoni's DWCS fiasco (31:03)
Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes (39:22)
Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3 (47:44)
O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili (55:14)

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Goodbye Mighty Mouse, Merab Criticizes Umar, and Israel Adesanya's Road Rage Incident Sep 10, 2024

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Was Israel Adesanya involved in a ROAD RAGE incident? I tell ya' that on today's episode PLUS I call out Merab Dvalishvili for his hypocritical criticism of Umar Nurmagomedov. Also, my reaction to Sean Brady's win over Gilbert Burns, expectations for The Sphere, and we say goodbye (maybe?) to a legend.

The following time codes are approximate:

Burns vs. Brady reaction (00:00)
Is Demetrious Johnson done? (07:38)
Merab criticizes Umar (15:34)
What will The Sphere show look like? (27:15)
Gangs, Hell's Angels, and Israel Adesanya (35:11)

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Jon Jones BLOCKED ME! Plus, the Most Underrated Fight of 2024, and Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady Preview Sep 06, 2024

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I went to message Jon Jones...and I think he blocked me. Can you believe it? I get into that on today's show, plus I saw some video of Conor McGregor training and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. I also talk about Saturday's big Fight Night bout between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady, as well as the odds of the UFC 306 main event between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. I also would love to see O'Malley and Belal Muhammad in the same room, wouldn't you?

The following time codes are approximate:

Conor McGregor's training (00:00)
Jorge Masvidal wants back in MMA (12:10)
Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady (20:45)
I need to talk to Jon Jones (30:47)
Sean O'Malley's superstardom (42:30)
O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili odds (51:11)
An under-the-radar fight (57:24)

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