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EXCLUSIVE: An Interview with MMA Judge Douglas Crosby Dec 21, 2022

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Douglas Crosby is perhaps the most well-known judge in MMA, and he's made the headlines a lot recently due to his controversial scoring of the Dec. 9 Bellator fight between Danny Sabatello and Raufeon Stotts, as well as the Paddy Pimblett-Jared Gordon fight at UFC 282 the following night.
And in this special Wednesday edition of the program, Crosby joins his friend Chael to weigh in on all of this, discussing things like:

The judges never having the opportunity to speak to the public about their scoring decisions (1:27)
People who have criticized him for working too much and why they'll never understand where he's coming from (8:45)
His scoring of the Pimblett-Gordon fight and what it says about the state of the MMA judging system (16:50)
Why judges need to focus on the job and not worry about public perception (31:08)

Plus, some thoughts on rotary dial cell phones, golf clubs, and video games.

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Comparing The Suga' Show to Paddy, A Weekend Review, and McGregor at Middleweight?! Dec 20, 2022

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland, the scorecards, and where we go from here at middleweight (00:42)
Gordon Ryan's jiu jitsu match with Nicky Rodriguez at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational this past weekend (10:05)
Conor McGregor's slap fighting proposal to Nate Diaz, as well as McGregor's claim that he could fight at 185 lbs. (25:45)
Sean O'Malley's thoughts on comparisons between himself and Paddy Pimblett (34:27)

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Nick Diaz Wants Izzy, Cannonier vs. Strickland, and My Crazy Plan For UFC 283 Dec 16, 2022

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In the final episode of a loaded week for the podcast, Chael discusses:

Continued debate over the controversial scorecards in last weekend's Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon fight (00:45)
If Jamahal Hill has what it takes to beat former light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira next month (11:36)
Chael's plan for UFC 283 which involves not one, but TWO backup fighters (20:26)
Advice for how Darren Till can get his MMA career back on track (32:23)
Nick Diaz apparently wanting a fight with Israel Adesanya (48:56)
A look into the personalities of Sean Strickland and Jared Cannonier, who headline tomorrow's final UFC card of 2022 (59:32)

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How Paddy Proved Himself and Why He's Capable of More. Plus: Was Jan vs. Ankalaev Really So Bad? Dec 13, 2022

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With a little more time to marinate on what he witnessed at UFC 282, Chael discusses the following on today's podcast:

Why he feels Jan Blachowicz defeated Magomed Ankalaev in Saturday's main event (00:35)
Dana White said the main event was "terrible," but was it actually? And what should Anthony Smith do now that he's left without an opponent? (13:54)
Takeaways from Paddy Pimblett's performance that have Chael thinking Pimblett could still reach the highest levels the sport has to offer (29:20)
Potential opponents for Pimblett and why Justin Gaethje should be near the top of the wish list (38:07)
Continued interest in Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler next year (51:23)

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UFC 282 Recap: Assessing the Split Draw, Paddy Pimblett Deserves Credit, and a New Vacant Title Fight Dec 11, 2022

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In this special Sunday edition of the podcast, Chael gives you some of the immediate thoughts he had following UFC 282 on Saturday night. He discusses:

Jan Blachowicz completely butchering the post-fight interview after a fight that Chael thought he won (00:32)
Dana White's announcement of another vacant light heavyweight title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill (19:52)
Paddy Pimblett's display of skill and toughness against Jared Gordon and why, despite the controversial decision, the future is still bright for the young star (26:14)
If yesterday was the last time we'll ever see Darren Till compete in the UFC (36:39)

Paddy Pimblett vs. Ariel Helwani, TJ Dillashaw Walks Away, and UFC 282 Predictions Dec 09, 2022

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One day before the final UFC pay-per-view of the year, Chael is here to bring you all the latest in another crazy week of mixed martial arts news. On today's episode, he discusses:

TJ Dillashaw pulling his name from the USADA pool and what this tells us for the futures of both him and Conor McGregor (00:46)
A viral back-and-forth exchange between Paddy Pimblett and Ariel Helwani that got very contentious this week (16:07)
Whether Pimblett's constant bragging about money is making him unlikable (33:44)
The four biggest stars in MMA according to Pimblett (42:35)
Chael's official predictions for UFC 282: Darren Till vs. Dricus Du Plessis (1:01:40), Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon (1:12:56), and Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev (1:18:44).

And more!

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A New Heavyweight Contender, The Liver King's Big Lie, and Kevin Holland's Miscalculation Dec 06, 2022

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After an entertaining UFC Orlando card, Chael is here to break down the action. On today's show, Chael discusses:

The big mistake Kevin Holland made in his loss to Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson on Saturday (00:42)
Sergei Pavlovich's critical error made in his jaw-dropping performance against Tai Tuivasa (11:40)
If Francis Ngannou has now lost leverage with the emergence of Pavlovich (26:28)
Jake Paul's challenge to Paddy Pimblett (41:02)
PR advice for The Liver King following last week's apology from one of the most well-known people on the Internet (49:45)

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Pereira and Chimaev Make Headlines, Ex-Friend Goes After McGregor, and Aljo Names His Opponent Dec 02, 2022

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In a drama-filled episode, Chael discusses:

Conflicting stories about a rumored fight between Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev, and who we should believe (9:02)
Alex Pereira's warrior-like persona and how it showed out at UFC 281 (24:18)
Whether Glover Teixeira "got screwed" in the whole UFC 282 mess (36:32)
Legal issues between former friends Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov (49:09)
Is a fight between Paddy Pimblett and McGregor actually as compelling as you think it is? (1:03:40)

Plus, Aljamain Sterling says he's got his next title challenger lined up, and Chael tells you why you need to trust everything he says (00:37).

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Why Prochazka Losing the Belt Is a MASSIVE Deal, McGregor Teases Return, and Belal Speaks Up! Nov 29, 2022

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A few days removed from the seismic news concerning changes to UFC 282, Chael is here to break it all down. On today's episode, The Bad Guy discusses:

Why you, the fans, don't really care about Prochazka-Teixeira 2 getting called off (00:42)
An unprecedented situation for Jiri Prochazka and why we need to be paying closer attention to it (11:07)
If ring rust will severely hurt Jon Jones in his heavyweight debut that's allegedly targeted for March 2023 (21:55)
How Conor McGregor is getting in his own way regarding his return (32:55)
Belal Muhammad saying that Kamaru Usman doesn't deserve an immediate title rematch against Leon Edwards (43:40)

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Jones v. Blaydes Rumors, UFC Wants Burns v. Magny, and Pereira's "Advantage" Nov 25, 2022

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*This episode was recorded prior to the announcement about the changes to UFC 282. More on that next week!
Chael returns from vacation to bring the following stories to you guys:

Alex Pereira's massive weight gain in the hours leading up to his UFC 281 title victory over Israel Adesanya two weeks ago (00:49)
The UFC looking at making Jon Jones and Curtis Blaydes for UFC 285 in March (9:18)
Paulo Costa's negotiations with the UFC for next year's fight with Robert Whittaker (29:46)
Rumors of the UFC targeting Gilbert Burns vs. Neil Magny, and what this means for Jorge Masvidal (38:19)

And more! Plus, with the World Cup underway, Chael has a message for soccer fans (46:23).

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