On today's episode, I explain my issues with Conor McGregor's statement that he and Dan Hooker are going to fight each other next February in Saudi Arabia. Plus, I tell you why Hooker could instead make sense for Dustin Poirier's next fight. I also discuss Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, Jake Paul's proposed bet with Mike Tyson, and my proble…

On today's LOADED episode, I'm covering a whole bunch of topics, like how Alex Pereira has jumped over Jon Jones in the pound-for-pound rankings. Plus, Amanda Nunes teases a return, Conor McGregor and Dana White are in the same city but it's NOT to see each other, and Ilia Topuria has issued a brilliant challenge to Max Holloway for their UFC 308 s…

On today's episode, we go back in time to Saturday night when I offered you my immediate thoughts to Alex Pereira's win over Khalil Rountree, and I also tell you why I don't believe Kayla Harrison got the victory. Then, I talk about why the women's bantamweight division has suddenly become interesting, what's next for Pereira, and what makes the li…

I'm in Salt Lake City for UFC 307, but before I left I made sure to deliver you a special UFC 307 preview show! On today's episode, I talk about paths to victory for both Khalil Rountree and Alex Pereira in Saturday night's main event, the overwhelming odds in favor of Kayla Harrison, Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Pena, and more. Plus, Israel Ades…

Before I head off to Salt Lake City to cover UFC 307 for ESPN, I give you my reaction to Renato Moicano's win over Benoit Saint-Denis. And I also tell you why I think Money Moicano will fight Justin Gaethje next. Plus, I get into the drama surrounding Bryan Battle, and I also talk about the triangle between Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones, and Tom Aspinall…

On today's episode, I get into the new Vince McMahon Netflix documentary that's sweeping the Internet. I also discuss rumors swirling around Stipe Miocic and his UFC 309 bout with Jon Jones at Madison Square Garden. Plus, Diego Lopes has put Alex Volkanovski in a tough spot, the PFL has put together a big card for next month, and I give you my take…

Khamzat Chimaev finally revealed the truth! I talk about that on today's program, plus I tell you about my new favorite UFC featherweight. I also give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into next month's title fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree. Jorge Masvidal has also called out Leon Edwards again, and Conor McGregor lost (again). The fol…

Howdy folks! On today’s episode of the best podcast in combat sports, I get into all the week’s biggest stories, starting with Michael Chandler's thoughts on Conor McGregor’s return. Then, I talk about Jon Jones's comments on his fight with Stipe Miocic being “likely” his last. After that, I dive into the potential matchup of Henry Cejudo vs. Sean …

I'm back from Las Vegas after an INCREDIBLE weekend at Sphere, and I've got a lot to say on today's program. I get into Merab Dvalishvili's win over Sean O'Malley and all the weird things that happened in this fight. Plus, I tell you why Valentina Shevchenko didn't do herself any favors Saturday night, and also about the massive compliment Dana Whi…

A special night at UFC 306 warrants a special preview podcast, and so on today's episode that's what I give ya! I talk about Sean O'Malley's GENIUS marketing work, and also his biggest weakness in the Octagon. Plus, I talk about the guy that bowed out of Dana White's Contender Series and White's plans for Conor McGregor in 2025. And of course, some…

Was Israel Adesanya involved in a ROAD RAGE incident? I tell ya' that on today's episode PLUS I call out Merab Dvalishvili for his hypocritical criticism of Umar Nurmagomedov. Also, my reaction to Sean Brady's win over Gilbert Burns, expectations for The Sphere, and we say goodbye (maybe?) to a legend. The following time codes are approximate: Burn…

I went to message Jon Jones...and I think he blocked me. Can you believe it? I get into that on today's show, plus I saw some video of Conor McGregor training and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. I also talk about Saturday's big Fight Night bout between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady, as well as the odds of the UFC 306 main event between Sean O…

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 A…

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 i…

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…

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 Ades…

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 …

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 d…

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 representin…

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 …

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 actua…

I've got a LOT to discuss on today's show...here's everything that's coming up: The Olympics are a scam (00:00) Conor McGregor's fighting future (10:33) Who wins: McGregor or Sean O'Malley? (21:02) Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi main event (26:08) Can Tom Aspinall actually beat Jon Jones? (34:47) Paddy Pimblett will face Renato Moicano (44:30) Israel Ade…

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 Rakhmo…

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 "inj…

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 Pa…