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Tom Aspinall's Big Problem, I Underestimated Paddy Pimblett, and My Brilliant Idea for Belal Muhammad Jul 30, 2024

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I'm back in my home studio after spending the weekend on the East Coast covering UFC 304 for ESPN, and I'm fired up on today's show because I have a LOT to say. First, I tell you why I thought the Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad fight was AWESOME, and then I tell you who the new welterweight champion should fight next (hint: it's not Shavkat Rakhmonov.) After that, I talk about the unparalleled situation involving Tom Aspinall and the heavyweights. Then, I close by talking about Paddy Pimblett's impressive win over King Green, and why I believe Pimblett might have a golden future ahead of him.

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CHAPTERS:

UFC 304 main event reaction (00:00)
Who's next for Belal Muhammad? (10:42)
When Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall could happen (18:25)
Paddy Pimblett's win (29:02)
Pimblett's future (38:02)

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Does Conor McGregor Regret the "Toe" Thing? Plus, Why Jake Paul Baffles Me! Jul 23, 2024

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It's UFC 304 fight week! And coming up on today's show, I'll get into some of the interesting betting lines for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2, as well as King Green vs. Paddy Pimblett. Plus, I discuss several angles of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry boxing fight, and I finish by talking about Conor McGregor's change of tone regarding his toe "injury."

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Jake Paul's win over Mike Perry (00:00)
The weight discrepancy in Paul vs. Perry (12:26)
Why I'm not counting out Belal Muhammad (22:37)
My message to the Paddy Pimblett doubters (32:05)
Does Conor McGregor regret how he handled his injury? (43:47)

Khabib May Come Back! Plus, Dustin Poirier's List of Opponents, and Huge Stakes for Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry Jul 19, 2024

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Happy Friday -- I've got a lot of news to get into on today's show! I talk about Nate Diaz's $9M lawsuit against Fanmio, why I think there's a chance we see Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor 2, and the short list of opponents Dustin Poirier would be willing to get in the cage with. Plus, I preview the weekend's big boxing fight between Jake Paul and Mike Perry, and I've got a family situation I need your help navigating!

CHAPTERS:

Nate Diaz's lawsuit against Fanmio (00:00)
Khabib vs. McGregor 2? (12:15)
Dustin Poirier has a list of opponents (22:05)
The end of Paddy Pimblett's contract is near (32:43)
Early odds for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway (44:04)
The most overrated/underrated fighters in the UFC (54:16)
Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry (01:02:36)
I need your advice (01:12:16)

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Jon Jones' Legal Troubles, New Khabib vs. Conor Footage, and is Grasso-Shevchenko 3 Not Happening? Jul 16, 2024

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We have new footage of the unforgettable UFC 229 fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor! I discuss that on today's episode, plus McGregor's guarantee to Michael Chandler that they'll face off later this year. Plus, I give you my thoughts on the latest Jon Jones drama, potential matchups for The Sphere card, and has Valentina Shevchenko silently pulled out of the trilogy fight with Alexa Grasso?

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The new Khabib vs. Conor footage (00:00)
Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler latest (14:22)
Jon Jones' legal troubles continue (24:50)
The Sphere rumors (36:42)
Women's flyweight title fight rumors (44:08)

Dana White's $17M Sphere Card, Nate Diaz's Path to the UFC, and Was Fury-Ngannou Fixed? Jul 12, 2024

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I've got a MEGA-episode for you all today! In this special program, I talk about Dana White's MASSIVE UFC 306 expenses, Michael Chandler making Dustin Poirier mad, and I give you my response to Joe Pyfer's criticism of MMA fans. Plus, I lay out Nate Diaz's path back to the UFC, I wonder whether Israel Adesanya will ever be the same, and I even talk about Adesanya's old friend, Darren Till. In addition to getting you up to date on the Friendly Hacker, I also weigh in on something Joe Rogan said about the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight.

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Dana White's $17M bill (00:00)
Dustin Poirier responds to Michael Chandler (10:47)
The thing Joe Pyfer needs to learn (22:51)
How will Israel Adesanya look at UFC 305? (38:03)
Darren Till should stop fighting (47:43)
Getting Nate Diaz back to UFC (58:31)
Was Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fixed? (01:07:04)
The Friendly Hacker update (01:15:25)
Good guy vs. bad guy (01:22:10)

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Nate Diaz's Best Fight in YEARS! Plus, Stipe Miocic Speaks and Anthony Joshua Called Out Alex Pereira! Jul 09, 2024

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I'm back in the studio this week, and I've got an incredible episode coming up for you all today if I do say so myself. I begin by giving you my thoughts on the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing fight, which went way better than I expected it to. Then, I tell you why I have questions surrounding WBC's decision to expel Ryan Garcia. After that, I talk about Alex Pereira's back-and-forth with Anthony Joshua, as well as an old foe who wants a piece of Pereira. I also defend Stipe Miocic, who spoke up this weekend about the UFC heavyweight division.

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Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal recap (00:00)
WBC expels Ryan Garcia (15:02)
Stipe Miocic breaks his silence (26:52)
Alex Pereira to boxing? (37:07)
Artem Vakhitov wants Pereira in MMA (49:11)

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I Got Hacked! And Did Conor McGregor Announce His Retirement? Jul 05, 2024

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Happy Friday! I'm at home today enjoying life on the outdoor patio, but Uncle Chael has managed to come through for you again on today's episode, where I begin by telling you about what happened with my Twitter account earlier this week. Then, I talk about Michael Chandler's statement that UFC has offered him a title shot against Islam Makhachev. Is it legit? And if so, what does this tell us about Conor McGregor's future? I also pay homage to the great Andrei Arlovski before closing with that TROLL Dricus du Plessis.

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I got hacked! (00:00)
Michael Chandler offered a title shot? (07:03)
If Chandler fights Islam Makhachev, is Conor McGregor retired? (13:28)
My advice to Jiri Prochazka (22:27)
An ode to Andrei Arlovski (28:40)
Dricus du Plessis's UFC 305 press conference performance (36:48)

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Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira COULD Happen, Diego Lopes Deserves More Credit, and What Is Michael Chandler Waiting For? Jul 02, 2024

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I'm on the road, but I've still got a brand new UFC 303 reaction episode out for you all today! I cover Alex Pereira's knockout of Jiri Prochazka and what could be in store for the champion. Then, I get into the STUD moves from Diego Lopes and Dan Ige, as well as why I believe Anthony Smith won even in defeat on Saturday night. I also discuss the latest twists and turns in the cursed Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight.

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What makes Alex Pereira so special? (00:00)
Bada** moves by Dan Ige and Diego Lopes (16:53)
Major props to Anthony Smith (27:09)
What's next for Ian Garry? (32:54)
It's looking more and more like Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor won't fight (37:20)

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UFC 303 Predictions, Sean Strickland's Title Shot Case, and Can Jorge Masvidal Read? Jun 28, 2024

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I'm off in Las Vegas for UFC 303 and to celebrate the occasion, I've got a mega-episode today! I begin by talking about all of the behind-the-scenes things involved with the Arman Tsarukyan suspension. Then, I talk about the 185 lb. title picture and a recent training video I saw of Sean Strickland. Plus, I explain why Conor McGregor's hurt "toe" could prevent him from re-booking the fight with Michael Chandler. In addition to all of that, I give you my official predictions for the three best fights of UFC 303! You're welcome.

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Arman Tsarukyan's suspension (00:00)
The middleweight title picture (10:10)
The Sean Strickland training video (22:08)
Conor McGregor's toe (35:27)
Jorge Masvidal is clueless (45:27)
The UFC is testing Ian Garry (51:12)
Ian Garry vs. MVP prediction (57:56)
Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes prediction (01:07:42)
Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 prediction (01:16:32)

25 Minutes on Conor McGregor's UFC 303 Withdrawal. Plus, How Good is Jon Jones REALLY? Jun 25, 2024

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It's UFC 303 week! Conor McGregor was supposed to fight this week, but he has an "injured toe." I'll talk about that in an epic rant at the end of the show, but first, I owe Robert Whittaker an apology. I also tell you why I'm so excited for Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes, the UFC 303 co-main event that's flying under-the-radar. I also talk about Alexander Volkov's win over Sergei Pavlovich, and what this reveals to us about Jon Jones.

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Robert Whittaker's beatdown of Ikram Aliskerov (00:00)
A massive fight between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes at UFC 303 (11:51)
How good is Jon Jones really? (23:07)
25 epic minutes on Conor McGregor (32:20)

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