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The Middleweight Title Picture Just Got Complicated. Plus, Should Jon Jones Retire Now to Save His Legacy? Mar 29, 2024

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Hey everybody! I've got a big episode for you today as we head into the weekend. Here's what's coming up*:

Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is supposedly a No. 1 contender fight, but how is that possible? (00:00)
Why Bo Nickal and Chimaev should fight each other if they both win in their next fights (12:58)
Where does Sean Strickland fit into all of this? (25:23)
Tom Aspinall's callout of Curtis Blaydes for a fight in Manchester, England (38:21)
Whether the results of Jon Jones' next fight could make or break his legacy (49:27)
We know who the refs for UFC 300...do you care? (01:00:38)
My take on burgers in Kansas City (01:10:02)

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Biting in the UFC?! Plus, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Is Getting Boring! Mar 26, 2024

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Howdy folks! I hope you had a great weekend! Here’s what’s coming up on today’s show:

My reaction to Igor Severino biting Andre Lima at the UFC Apex last weekend (01:21)
Why Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is getting boring (13:13)
Nick Diaz’s heavy bag footage, and when we can expect his return (25:19)
How is Netflix going to handle the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson promotion? (35:54)
I give my recap of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships (49:14)

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Conor McGregor Has Lost Power. Plus, Chito Vera is TROLLING You, and Will Alex Pereira Fight at UFC 301? Mar 22, 2024

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It's been a crazy week for MMA news! We'll get to some of it on today's episode.* Here's what's coming up:

Intro (00:00)
Why fight negotiations for Conor McGregor are different than they used to be (01:48)
Why I think Michael Chandler's motivation for fighting McGregor extends beyond money (15:20)
What to make of Marlon Vera's comments regarding Sean O'Malley's greasy hair (28:19)
Is Alex Pereira looking past Jamahal Hill? (37:00)
Why both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are in very difficult situations (46:01)

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Jon Jones Meets Tom Aspinall, Islam Makhachev Is a Heel, and Bo Nickal's UFC 300 Controversy Mar 19, 2024

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Happy Tuesday! Here's what's coming up on today's episode:

Intro (00:00)
Will the real Jon Jones please stand up? (01:41)
Why I'm confident Colby Covington vs. Ian Garry will get booked (13:36)
Islam Makhachev's criticism of Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway (24:33)
Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan, and a rule change I'd like to propose for this fight (35:12)
Some controversy surrounding Bo Nickal's UFC 300 main card placement (45:43)

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Colby Covington's Proposal to Ian Garry, Jon Jones Injures Fan, and Why Conor McGregor Can't Headline a UFC PPV! Mar 15, 2024

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Happy Friday! We've got a lot to cover today. Here's what's I'm getting into in this episode:

Intro (00:00)
Why Jon Jones could be on the verge of getting sued by a fan (01:49)
Why I don't think Conor McGregor deserves a main event spot against Michael Chandler (10:33)
Why I think the Suga' Show could come to an end soon (21:01)
Sean Strickland's call for an immediate rematch with Dricus du Plessis (33:21)
Colby Covington's response to Ian Machado Garry's callout (40:05)
Mike Tyson's approach to the fight with Jake Paul (50:37)
An inspiring story involving MMA pioneer Mark Coleman (59:37)

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Suga' Sean's 2024 Plans, Dustin Poirier's Case for a Title Shot, and What Does Francis Ngannou Do Now? Mar 12, 2024

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What a weekend in Miami! I can't wait to talk to you about everything that went down this weekend.* Here's what I'm discussing on today's episode:

Dustin Poirier's chances of landing a title fight with Islam Makhachev (00:00)
Some life and career advice for Benoit Saint-Denis (13:10)
What to do next with Sean O'Malley, Ilia Topuria, and Alex Volkanovski (25:28)
What I make of Curtis Blaydes' callout of Tom Aspinall (34:10)
How Francis Ngannou's career should progress following this past weekend's devastating results (44:32)

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Dustin Poirier Will WIN at UFC 299! Plus, the Real Reason Chandler vs. McGregor Is Getting Delayed Mar 07, 2024

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As a make-up for missing some recent episodes, here's the Friday podcast one day early! Today*, I'm talking UFC 299, Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, and the ongoing saga that is Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor.

Does Francis Ngannou HAVE to KO Anthony Joshua? And will he? (00:00)
Why Big Nog is the one that tried to feed the bus a carrot (11:30)
Why I suspect Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor hasn't been booked yet (22:20)
The oddsmakers are doubting Dustin Poirier at UFC 299, but not me! (32:33)
Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2, and why I see this differently than many of you do (42:33)

Enjoy all the fights this weekend!

You're Wrong About Dustin Poirier! Plus, Henry Cejudo's Advice to Dana White and Previewing Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Mar 05, 2024

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Howdy! Happy UFC 299 fight week. Here's what's coming up on today's show*:

My thoughts on Umar Nurmagomedov's win over the weekend (00:00)
Some crazy betting line movement for Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 (12:40)
Why I think you're all stupid for doubting Dustin Poirier against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 (24:22)
Why Henry Cejudo thinks Dana White should pull Max Holloway from the Justin Gaethje fight (35:35)
MMA math and how it may predict the winner of Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou (45:28)

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My Response to Jorge Masvidal's Callout, Israel Adesanya Breaks Silence, and What's Next For Ilia Topuria? Mar 01, 2024

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I'm back from Saudi Arabia! I've got a lot to catch up on during today's episode.* Here's what's coming up:

My response to Jorge Masvidal's callout of me (00:00)
Francis Ngannou's mindset heading into his boxing fight next week with Anthony Joshua (09:50)
Looming questions surrounding Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor (19:15)
Israel Adesanya has finally spoken up about his next fight (29:32)
Why Alexander Volkanovski believes his next fight will be for a featherweight title shot (37:43)
My advice to Ilia Topuria (50:28)
Henry Cejudo's uncertain plans for his fighting future (01:00:00)
Why the UFC will never have a 165 lb. division (01:10:10)

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UFC 298 Reaction! The Ilia Topuria Era Begins, the Henry Cejudo Era (Maybe) Ends, and the REAL Winner of UFC 298 Feb 20, 2024

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What a weekend! I can't wait to talk to you all on today's episode about it*. Here's what's coming up:

My thoughts on Ilia Topuria's performance against Alexander Volkanovski (00:00)
Why Max Holloway is a happy man today (09:38)
A very fun co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa (18:47)
Another very impressive performance from Ian Machado Garry, and why I love his callout of Colby Covington (27:08)
It's time to give Henry Cejudo the credit he deserves (34:35)

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