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Cejudo Shoots His Shot, Nunes Leaves American Top Team & The "Dumb S.O.B. Award" Jan 19, 2022

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Chael shines the spotlight on 145 lbs. by discussing Calvin Kattar's bounce-back victory over Giga Chikadze and Henry Cejudo's desire to fight in the division. Plus, Chael discusses this week's news about Paddy Pimblett, Amanda Nunes' decision to leave American Top Team (29:13) and the bewildering main event that's going down on Saturday between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane (38:32).
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Jake Paul Changes Course, Miesha Drops to 125 & Predicting Kattar vs. Chikadze Jan 14, 2022

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Chael begins today's episode by discussing Miesha Tate's decision to move down to flyweight to fight Lauren Murphy. Then, Chael talks about Jake Paul setting his sights on a different opponent, Derrick Lewis' desire to fight Stipe Miocic (29:50), and tomorrow's featherweight showdown between Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze (38:10).

Problems with Covington vs. Masvidal, Oliveira's Likeability & Will Gilbert Burns Fight Khamzat? Jan 12, 2022

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Chael begins today's episode by explaining why he isn't itching to see a fight between former training partners Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal.* Then, Chael discusses Gilbert Burns' willingness to fight Khamzat Chimaev (10:14), why Derrick Lewis has agreed to fight Tai Tuivasa, why Chael finds Charles Oliveira extremely likable now (40:25) and more.
*This episode was recorded before the official announcement of Covington vs. Masvidal.
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The Volk-Max Trilogy, Poirier vs. Diaz Falls Through & Will Ngannou Fight Tyson Fury? Jan 07, 2022

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Chael begins the show by again discussing the rumored fight between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz, and why it looks like it's not going to happen next month. Then, Chael dives into the newly-booked featherweight title fight in March between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway and what the division will look like after that fight (7:35). And of course, more on Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane (19:42) and might Ngannou and Tyson Fury find themselves across from each other in the ring soon? Chael breaks it all down.
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Jake Paul vs. Dana White, A Message for the Middleweights & Nate Diaz's Last UFC Fight Jan 05, 2022

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Chael begins today's episode by defending Dana White against online criticism he's received from Jake Paul. Then, Chael discusses rumors of a Dustin Poirier-Nate Diaz fight (11:14), an interesting question about Jon Jones and the heavyweight division (29:31), why every middleweight not named Israel Adesanya or Robert Whittaker is making a mistake right now, and more.

O'Malley Says NO to 5 Rounds, Ngannou's Feud & A Tough Guy Story Dec 31, 2021

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Chael begins the final episode of 2021 by discussing Francis Ngannou's feud with the UFC and the heavyweight champion's failure to draw interest around next month's heavyweight title defense against Ciryl Gane. Then, Chael talks about a bantamweight matchup that must happen (16:25) and Suga' Sean O'Malley's comments about fighting five rounds before telling a story about one very tough guy (36:55).
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Looking Ahead to UFC 270, Fight of the Year & What's Next For Colby? Dec 29, 2021

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Chael begins today's episode by discussing Colby Covington's unusual place in the welterweight division and what 2022 could possibly hold in store for one of the top fighters in the world. Then, Chael tells you why Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane is one of the greatest matchups ever (25:05) and how Khamzat Chimaev should approach 2022. Plus, Chael gives his pick for Fight of the Year (37:22).
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Jake Paul's Next Step, The New Justin Gaethje & A Heavyweight Update Dec 24, 2021

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After taking Wednesday off, Chael returns to give you guys the latest on the UFC's heavyweight division. Then, he discusses Jake Paul's win over Tyron Woodley and who Paul should fight in 2022 (15:18). Plus, he talks about Justin Gaethje's improvements inside and outside of the cage (31:30) before naming some of the biggest fights in history that never got made.
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Chael's Victory Lap, Paul-Woodley 2 Preview & Could Poirier-Diaz Happen? Dec 17, 2021

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From Las Vegas, Chael gives you more thoughts on Julianna Pena'a upset of Amanda Nunes and Daniel Cormier's recent comments about how the fight ended. Then, he talks about rumors around a Dustin Poirier-Nate Diaz fight next month (15:14) before getting into this weekend's Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley rematch (23:55) and a UFC heavyweight showcase between fan favorite Derrick Lewis and newcomer Chris Daukaus.

UFC 269 Recap: Pena Takes Down the GOAT, Oliveira's Reign Continues & O'Malley Needs a Ranking Dec 15, 2021

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After a CRAZY UFC 269 in Las Vegas, Chael tells you guys how Julianna Pena was able to pull off the unthinkable against Amanda Nunes. Then, Chael discusses the significance of Charles Oliveira's title defense (10:13), how to view Sean O'Malley after another knockout win (16:28), and different career arcs for former champions Dominick Cruz and Cody Garbrandt.

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