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How Rich Is Jon Jones? Plus, Colby Covington vs. Dustin Poirier Rumors, and Why I Hate NASA! Sep 03, 2024

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Happy post-Labor Day! On today's great episode of the best podcast in combat sports, I tell you about that time I was (almost) a stunt man for Channing Tatum, and also my beef with NASA. Then, I talk about the rumors surrounding a Colby Covington-Dustin Poirier fight. After that, I discuss the UFC welterweight title picture, my BRILLIANT idea for Alexander Volkanovski's next opponent, Jon Jones' financials and how that could impact his retirement decision, changing pay-per-view prices in boxing, and more.

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Why I dislike NASA (00:00)
Colby Covington vs. Dustin Poirier? (14:10)
The welterweight round robin (22:16)
Alexander Volkanovski's future (32:52)
How rich is Jon Jones? (44:26)
Cheaper boxing PPV's (52:21)

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Dana White Teases Conor McGregor News. Plus, Is Kamaru Usman Washed Up? Aug 30, 2024

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Lots to get to on today's show! I begin by talking about Dana White teasing he has fight news for Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, Charles Oliveira, and Max Holloway. Then, I break down the upcoming title fight between Holloway and Ilia Topuria, as well as the latest twists and turns in the McGregor vs. Chandler saga. Plus, I get into some drama in the grappling world, the Buffalo Bills cutting Gable Steveson, Kamaru Usman's future, and more.

Dana White's fight news (00:00)
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway (09:16)
The McGregor vs. Chandler saga (18:30)
Kamaru Usman's future (32:07)
On Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou rumors (39:18)
Joe Rogan's thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (47:55)
Craig Jones, Gordon Ryan, and other grappling drama (58:12)
Gable Steveson cut by the Bills (01:09:50)

Alex Pereira's Troll Job, #FreeTheMac, and Caio Borralho's BONEHEADED Callout! Aug 27, 2024

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On today's episode, I begin by by telling Caio Borralho about the stupid mistake he made following his win over Jared Cannonier. Then, I talk about another dumb move by Jiri Prochazka, who wants to drop to 185 lbs. and then immediately go back to light heavyweight. After that, I give Alex Pereira some praise for saying Magomed Ankalaev doesn't want to fight him, a rare smart move by a fighter. And to close out the show, I discuss Conor McGregor's online movement to get himself a fight.

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Caio Borralho's mistake (00:00)
Jiri Prochazka to 185 lbs.? (09:15)
Alex Pereira's troll job (23:19)
#FreeTheMac! (32:50)
Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III (43:32)

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Khalil Rountree Will Beat Alex Pereira. Plus, Why Jon Jones Threw His Phone in the Pool Aug 23, 2024

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On today's episode, I begin by telling you why I'm confident Khalil Rountree will run through the golden boy Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Then, I talk about all the drama circulating Jon Jones this week, including his back-and-forth with Tom Aspinall and his upcoming Stipe Miocic fight. After that, I discuss Michael Bisping's comments about Israel Adesanya, as well as Adesanya's friend Dan Hooker and what could be next for him. To close it out, I discuss "next-level stupidity" from Merab Dvalishvili, and also Ilia Topuria says the BMF belt won't be contested in his UFC 308 title fight with Max Holloway.

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Why Khalil Rountree will beat Alex Pereira easily (00:00)
Beef between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall (10:06)
How to market Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (19:53)
Dana White guarantees Magomed Ankalaev a title shot (32:50)
Are Israel Adesanya's championship days over? (41:42)
Charles Oliveira vs. Dan Hooker for a BMF belt? (49:25)
Merab Dvalishvili's stupid cut (59:03)
The BMF belt won't be on the line for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway (01:07:56)

Thanks for Nothing, DDP! Plus, Why Israel Adesanya May Never Fight Again | UFC 305 Reaction Aug 20, 2024

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UFC 305 is in the books and on today's show, I think we should discuss it. On this episode, I debate whether Dricus Du Plessis is a psychopath, and I also outline the three things that need to happen for Israel Adesanya to consider fighting again. Then, I have some strong words for DDP and his team, and I also tell you why I believe Du Plessis and Alex Pereira will never fight each other. And to round out the show, I tell you why Dan Hooker should chase a BMF title fight rather than one with Conor McGregor.

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DDP is a psychopath (00:00)
DDP's team failed me (12:10)
Pereira's callout of DDP (20:54)
Dan Hooker for BMF (32:09)
Gordon Ryan's terrible performance at ADCC (39:21)

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Israel Adesanya's Motivation, Michael Chandler Responds to Conor McGregor, and Jon Jones Will NEVER Fight Alex Pereira!? Aug 16, 2024

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With a lot of drama swirling around Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler (again), I begin the show by discussing the latest wrinkles in the saga that will never end. Then, I discuss Dana White's comments about Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. And in the UFC 305 preview portion of the program, I talk about Sean Strickland's claim to the winner of Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya, Adesanya's motivation heading into this fight, and more.

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Conor McGregor's loss of power (00:00)
Michael Chandler's response (12:47)
Jon Jones won't fight Alex Pereira (23:02)
Sean Strickland gets the next title shot (34:11)
Dricus du Plessis confirmed the cattle prod story (44:30)
Israel Adesanya's approach for this fight (52:47)
Darren Till's analysis of Saturday's main event (01:00:58)

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My Thoughts on Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. Plus, Ariel Helwani’s Gross Tweet Aug 13, 2024

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With UFC 305 upon us, I do a lot of talking about Saturdays main event between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. I give you my official prediction, plus I get into the very odd approach to training that DDP has. I also tell you why I hate something Ariel Helwani tweeted, and I also give Jake Paul some credit for his goal of one day representing Team USA in the boxing ring.

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DDP’s odd training methods (00:00)
The matchup between DDP and Adesanya (10:55)
Tim Welch and Merab Dvalishvili go at it (23:41)
Ariel Helwani’s Olympic experience (31:03)
Jake Paul’s plans to box for Team USA (41:55)
Official prediction for DDP vs. Adesanya (51:50)

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My Doubts About Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler. Plus, Belal Muhammad's Future and I Forgive Muhammad Mokaev! Aug 09, 2024

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On today's episode, I begin by discussing the current state of the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight we've been waiting forever for. Then, I get into the RIDICULOUS notion of Arman Tsarukyan fighting in an interim lightweight championship. After that, I talk about Belal Muhammad's next move, Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alexsandar Rakic, and why I believe the UFC should give undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev another shot.

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McGregor vs. Chandler doubts (00:00)
The UFC lightweight title picture (21:05)
Belal Muhammad's future (27:30)
Ankalaev vs. Rakic (35:13)
Give Mokaev another shot (43:21)

I'm Concerned About Tony Ferguson. Plus, the Olympic Boxing Controversy, and Will Khamzat Chimaev ACTUALLY Fight Rob Whittaker? Aug 06, 2024

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Happy Tuesday! Coming up on today's show, I talk about Tony Ferguson's loss to Michael Chiesa and the three things he did wrong during and after the fight. Then, I talk about the emergence of "Shara Bullet" and how high his ceiling is. Plus, I explain why Kamaru Usman should get a crack at Belal Muhammad, question whether Khamzat Chimaev will actually show up to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, and I put all the Olympics boxing controversy to rest.

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