On today’s episode, I dive into Alex Pereira coming into fight week 22 pounds overweight, and why I’d love to see him make the move to heavyweight after UFC 313. Then, Justin Gaethje is the betting underdog against Rafael Fiziev—does that surprise you? I also have no reason to believe Dustin Poirier will hang up the gloves any time soon based on th…

On today’s episode, Rafael Fiziev steps up on short notice to replace Dan Hooker at UFC 313 against Justin Gaethje. While Fiziev said yes, Gaethje is also revealing the names that said no - including Dustin Poirier. Then, I tell you why it was a dirty move for Chris Eubank Jr. to slap Conor Benn in the face with an egg. Plus, Francis Ngannou admits…

On today’s episode, I look back at UFC Seattle. Why does Brendan Allen keep losing, and how can he get back on track? Then, I give my take on the eye poke that led to the unceremonious end to Song Yadong's defeat of Henry Cejudo, and I tell you how I think the UFC should I’ll share my thoughts on how the UFC should handle eye pokes. And how the hec…

On today’s episode, I react to a slew of breaking news! Ilia Topuria has vacated his featherweight title, and I explain why I respect him for making the move. Then, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes will fight for vacant belt, and I tell you what excites me most about this fight. Also, with Shavkat Rakhmonov unable to fight at UFC 315, I give m…

On today’s episode, I return to mid-December when Gilbert Burns gave me an early Christmas present by posting my phone number online because I claimed he was retired. So, I take your calls and texts (while learning how to group-FaceTime) and try to figure out whether Burns is retired, and what his next matchup should be if he isn’t. To support this…

On today’s episode, I talk about Eric Nicksick's criticism of Sean Strickland’s “uninspiring” performance at UFC 312. Then, Nate Diaz called me, and he told me he wants back with the UFC. Plus, Stipe Miocic claims Francis Ngannou would beat Jon Jones, but does the MMA math back him up? And finally, Dana White gets challenged by the Pillow Fighting …

On today’s episode, I recap UFC 312, and I tell you why I’m pumping the brakes on calling Zhang Weili the best fighter in the UFC following her impressive win over Tatiana Suarez. Plus, just how good is Dricus du Plessis after his dominant over Sean Strickland? And with DDP's callout of Alex Pereira after the fight, I can't help but wonder whether …

On today’s episode, I break down why now is the perfect time for Israel Adesanya to retire. Then, I give my thoughts on Conor McGregor spitting on a fan in Las Vegas after getting taunted. Plus, whoever leaked Kevin Lee’s training footage owes him an apology. And why is Ilia Topuria so eager to fight Islam Makhachev? Then, the UFC 312 press confere…

On today’s episode, I react to what we saw this past weekend at UFC Saudi Arabia, including my issue with Michael ‘Venom’ Page being the underdog in his win over Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov, and why I don’t envy the position that Israel Adesanya finds himself in after losing to Nassourdine Imavov. Plus, Dana White said he will explore other options if…

On today’s episode, I’ll explain why I’m mad about Jake and Logan Paul’s most recent publicity stunt. Then, former rivals Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya are friends now ... do we like that? And, Adesanya says his legacy is cemented -- I’ll tell you whether I agree with him. Also, Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov states the obvious, Alex Pereira is co…

On today’s episode, Jeremy Stephens calls Conor McGregor “Old Cocaine Conor," leading me to take you into the history of their beef. Then, while speaking to the media about his future plans, Islam Makhachev teased a move up to welterweight. And then, Diego Lopes wants a scrap with Alexander Volkanovski, but Bo Nickal apparently has the inside scoop…

On today’s episode, I dive into Daniel Cormier’s disagreement with Dana White over his denying Arman Tsarukyan another title shot after the lightweight's last-minute withdrawal from UFC 311. Then, Max Holloway wants a scrap with Charles Oliveira for the BMF title in July, and Belal Muhammad takes a shot at Kamaru Usman, accusing him of being just a…

On today’s episode, I tell you why the fighter of the night on Saturday wasn’t somebody who won. Then, I react to the bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov, and I explain why I believe Nurmagomedov won. And then, I talk about why Islam Makhachev's quick win over Renato Moicano, and why it wasn't as easy as it seem…

On today’s episode, I give you all my thoughts on Saturday's UFC 311, but first, it seems Justin Gaethje will fight Dan Hooker at UFC 313 in March. Then, Alex Pereira put out a video of himself sparring without headgear. And, I also tell you three options Jon Jones has for his next move. Later on, I explain why there’s only one real team in MMA, an…

On today’s episode, I start with what happened in the viral video of Khabib Nurmagomedov getting removed from a Frontier Airlines flight after an exit-row dispute. Then, why I don’t want to talk about the “Greatest of All-Time” debate between Khabib and Islam Makhachev. And then, the secret grudge between Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili ahe…

On today's episode, I give you my thoughts on Joe Rogan saying Jon Jones will get $30 million to fight Tom Aspinall, along with Rogan saying Jones can retire and come back at any time. Then, is Alex Pereira avoiding Magomed Ankalaev using the “Ramadan strategy”? And, the interesting spot Jamahal Hill has put himself in wanting to fight Pereira. And…

On today’s episode, Umar Nurmagomedov reveals he has a broken arm, I declare Jon Jones will retire after he fights Tom Aspinall in 2025, and what I got wrong about the proposed Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul fight in India. Also, Darren Till seems to have mistaken Dagestan for Russia when he called out Khabib Nurmagomedov, and why people questioning…

Happy New Year! On today’s episode, I begin with Jon Jones telling the world what he was grateful for in 2024. Then, I’ll tell you why you’re stupid if you still think Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul is happening in India. And, why I’m giving Ian Garry the Character Development of the Year award for 2024. After that, the surprising odds of Islam Makh…

On today's episode, I tell you whether Jon Jones will still be champion by the end of 2025. Plus, I explain why Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul won't happen, Joe Rogan's thoughts on McGregor's fighting future, and why Khabib Nurmagomedov hates coaching. And later, I explain what makes Dricus Du Plessis so special. To support this program, please leav…

Happy Christmas Eve! On today's episode, I give you my reaction to the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury from several angles. I discuss the controversial decision, the role of AI judging in the fight, as well as Fury weighing in 20 lbs. overweight. After that, I talk about Alex Pereira's recent meeting with the UFC brass and what it cou…

I'm sorry I missed you all on Tuesday! I'm battling a nasty cold, but I'm still here to bring you some of the goods. On today's episode, I begin by telling you why I think Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall (if it's ever booked) has the potential to be the biggest fight in UFC history. Then, I have a bone to pick with Ilia Topuria's desire to move up a wei…

While patrolling the roads of Tampa Bay one day before cornering Colby Covington in the UFC Tampa main event, I'm here to get you up to speed on all the latest happenings. On today's show, I discuss said main event between Covington and Joaquin Buckley, as well as a back-and-forth between Conor McGregor and Belal Muhammad, former flyweight champion…

I'm back from Las Vegas after covering UFC 310 for ESPN, and I give you my full reaction on today's episode! I discuss: Alexandre Pantoja's callout of Demetrious Johnson (00:00) How to make Leon Edwards vs. Ian Garry happen (11:10) Ciryl Gane's controversial win (20:08) The importance of honor in fighting (31:26) Sean Strickland's path to the middl…

On the eve of UFC 310, ol' Uncle Chael is here to weigh in on all the big fights of the final UFC pay-per-view of the year. On today's show, I discuss: Aljamain Sterling and Chris Weidman on the undercard (00:00) Anthony Smith vs. Dominick Reyes (12:07) Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov 2 (24:30) Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry (33:12) Alexan…

UFC 310 is nearly upon us! And on today's episode, I talk about a very meaningful heavyweight fight between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov, and why I think its result could have an impact on the futures of Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Plus, I discuss the unprecedented nature of the main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura, as well as th…