Another busy week here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today’s episode I get into the following:

• How I think Ian Garry should respond to his recent controversy (00:00) 
• The mystery of which gym Garry actually belongs to (13:40) 
• The ramifications for the winner and the loser of Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson (25:14) 
• How Ferguson training with David Goggins actually elevates his fight against Paddy Pimblett (35:50) 
• The myth of PPV buys and how no one truly understands it (43:27)
• Beneil Dariush says he 'gains nothing' from a win over Arman Tsarukyan (56:28)

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Hope you all had a great holiday weekend! Here's what's coming up on today's show:

• What the new-look PFL must do to seriously compete with the UFC (00:00)
• Sean Strickland's random online attack of Ian Garry (19:06)
• Potential opponents for Paulo Costa, who says he'll return on Jan. 20 (26:40)
• Tom Aspinall's belief that he's the right man to face Jon Jones next (33:12)

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Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! Today I get into the following: 

• What did the PFL actually purchase with their acquisition of Bellator? (00:00)
• Whether now is the right time for the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou rematch (13:45)
• ESPN ranking Tom Aspinall above Jon Jones in the UFC heavyweight division (24:25)
• Who should replace Dan Hooker after he pulled out of his fight against Bobby Green (36:20)
• Some advice for Max Holloway as he weighs a move to the UFC lightweight division (46:23)
• Why Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will NOT headline UFC 300 (54:34)

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Happy holidays, everybody! LOTS to get to on today's show:

• The confusing deal between PFL, Bellator, and what it means for the future of MMA (00:00)
• Why it's obvious The Rock and Joe Rogan don't like each other (21:53)
• How much does Tom Aspinall's interim title even mean? Is it legit? (30:48)
• Why I support Israel Adesanya's decision to take a break (38:02)
• Khamzat Chimaev's STUPID idea to call out Alex Pereira and how it could come back to bite him (49:25)
• Apparently Conor McGregor is a pothead? (57:40)

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So much to get into today! Here's what to expect on today's show:

• Why The Rock's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast made me uncomfortable (00:00)
• How Jon Jones could make the Tom Aspinall fight happen (11:56)
• Why Francis Ngannou left the UFC at the perfect time (23:58)
• We need more answers in the mysterious light heavyweight division (36:02)
• Why Leon Edwards needs to shut up and fight (49:40)
• Paddy Pimblett's rude comments about his Tony Ferguson fight (01:01:34)
• My Twitter battle with a lawyer and how I won the argument (01:14:18)

Back from New York City after covering UFC 295 for ESPN, I get into the following on today's podcast:

• Alex Pereira's incredible UFC run and why I think he's the 2023 FOTY (00:00)
• Why I have zero interest in Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya ever again (13:26)
• How Tom Aspinall just made the heavyweight division very interesting (23:36)
• How Aspinall shut down Sergei Pavlovich and Ciryl Gane on the same night (33:22)
• Why I hate that Tony Ferguson is training with fitness guru David Goggins ahead of UFC 296 (44:36)

On today’s episode I discuss: 

• My heated argument with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour (00:00)
• My response to Jorge Masvidal's mean comments (17:06)
• What happened to Israel Adesanya? (33:43)
• Who I think will headline UFC 300 (44:32)
• The fight week vibes in New York City, as seen from my hotel (54:59)

Plus, I give my official predictions for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall  (01:04:28) and Jiří Procházka vs. Alex Pereira (01:14:02).

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Another busy day here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today's show, I get into the following:

• Dana White's announcements for UFC 297, UFC 298, and UFC 299 and why I disagree with one of the title fights (00:00)
• My UFC Sao Paulo reaction and why Jailton Almeida impressed me (13:44)
• Why this Saturday's UFC 295 is such a pivotal event (27:23)
• Whether we'll ever get Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (39:40)
• Apparently Francis Ngannou wants to box in December? (49:05)

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What an eventful week for ol' Uncle Chael! On today's episode, I tell you why Dana White isn't evil and the reason why PPV buys for Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou underperformed. Plus, I talk about prospects for Jon Jones vs. Ngannou, UFC 295, and Leon Edwards banning Ian Machado Garry from his gym in England.

TOPICS:

• Intro (00:00)
• Why Fury vs. Ngannou didn't sell well (00:57)
• Whether Dana White will ever book Ngannou and Jones (23:07)
• Why White will double down on preventing UFC fighters from boxing while under contract (31:12)
• An early look at Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira (43:25)
• Why I feel awful for Ian Garry (50:36)

On today's episode I discuss: 

• Intro (00:00) 
• Why boxing might be fake (00:32)
• Roy Jones Jr. on Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (18:08)
• What's next for Francis Ngannou (36:08)
• Tom Aspinall being the favorite over Sergei Pavlovich (46:56)

On today’s episode, I discuss: 

• Intro (00:00)
• Jon Jones pulling out of UFC 295 (00:55)
• What to do with the UFC heavyweight division (14:58)
• The fallout of the Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight (33:42)
• Khamzat Chimaev and the middleweights who refuse to fight him (46:02)
• Who Islam Makhachev’s next opponent should be (58:51)
• Why Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou is the biggest mismatch in combat sports history (1:09:36) 
• My take on Francis Ngannou’s tough luck story (1:20:12)

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On today's episode, I discuss:

• Intro (00:00)
• Why Johnny Walker beat Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 294 (01:00)
• Kamaru Usman's very impressive performance against Khamzat Chimaev (15:04)
• Why Usman deserves a rematch with Chimaev (28:12)
• Islam Makhachev's plea to fight Colby Covington at 170 lbs. (36:31)
• Why I have zero interest in Charles Oliveira getting another title shot (45:30)

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In this UFC 294 preview show, I get into the Kamaru Usman video, some animosity between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, and you'll also hear from Mike Perry, Kamaru Usman, and Khamzat Chimaev!TOPICS:

• Intro (00:00)
• My impromptu interview with Mike Perry (00:55)
• Jiri Prochazka's criticism of UFC 295 opponent Alex Pereira (08:46)
• Why Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker is a big mismatch (14:24)
• Did Kamaru Usman actually hear something pop? (23:38)
• My ESPN interview with Usman and Khamzat Chimaev (31:54)
• Was Alexander Volkanovski really the first guy to receive the call? Or are we missing something? (41:35)
• Some animosity between Volk and Islam Makhachev this week (51:14)

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#UFC294 #ESPNMMA

Between Misfits Boxing, another UFC Apex event, and the crazy UFC 294 shuffle, it's been a wild few days in combat sports! Here's what I discuss on today's show:

• Intro (00:00)
• Is Jake Paul vs. KSI the fight to make? (01:00)
• The most compelling part of Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 (09:08)
• How Kamaru Usman landed a short-notice fight with Khamzat Chimaev (21:24)
• Israel Adesanya's decision to take a break from MMA (42:14)

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Apologies for the delay! On today's episode, I get into the following (0:00):

• Why I'm not surprised Charles Oliveira pulled out of the UFC 294 main event (00:29)
• How Islam Makhachev just beat ... Ilia Topuria? (5:52)
• Why I love the booking of Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev (12:30)
• My problem with USADA's scathing statement about the UFC (20:37)
• Why Conor McGregor is the winner in the USADA drama (29:58)

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Back from a weekend trip to San Diego for Bellator 300, I discuss the following on today's episode:

• Why Bobby Green and Dan Hooker should fight for the next BMF title (00:48)
• Conor McGregor has allegedly submitted his USADA paperwork, but what does that actually mean? (9:25)
• An unexpected backup fighter selection for next week's UFC 294 main event between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira (19:45)
• Dillon Danis has showed up to England! But I've hardly seen any training footage, which gives me some weird vibes (29:13)
• Jon Jones' preparation for UFC 295, the buildup to the fight, and why I hope he doesn't call it quits after his bout with Stipe Miocic (35:39)

Plus, my tales from baggage claim this weekend (46:55).

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I'm off in San Diego this week, but don't think that I forgot about you! On today's episode, I discuss the following:

• Some unfair circumstances Charles Oliveira has been dealt ... again (00:52)
• Joe Rogan's assertion that Alexander Volkanovski is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world (10:01)
• Why Michael Chandler looks more desperate with each passing day (17:00)
• Dillon Danis and how a win over Logan Paul could open up a world of opportunities (33:12)

Plus, I tell tales about Sean Strickland's beat-up Hyundai, my time on "The Celebrity Apprentice," and my favorite hip-hop line of all time.

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I'm fired up on today's episode! Today, I discuss:

• Why I agree with Tristan Tate in thinking that Nina Agdal's lawsuit against Dillon Danis is a terrible idea (00:53)
• Conor McGregor's (dumb) belief that he'll fight in December of this year (8:42)
• My idea for who Kamaru Usman should fight next (20:43)
• How Joe Rogan plans to take kickboxing mainstream (27:34)

And because you enjoyed my recent take on the BTK killer, I close by bringing you some unparalleled insights into the death of infamous American outlaw Billy the Kid (37:52).

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*This episode contains reference to sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.With so much drama going on outside of the cage, I talk about the following on today's episode:

• The latest in separate court cases involving former UFC stars Mark Hunt and Cain Velasquez (00:56)
• Why I believe Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson makes so much sense for each guy, and why I'm confident Ferguson can beat Paddy (19:39)
• Joe Rogan's belief that Conor McGregor can come back even stronger, and why I find it very hard to believe that will be the case (27:36)
• What's going on in this crazy build-up to Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis? (38:12)

Plus, I get into the booking of Wonderboy Thompson vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, and more.

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On today's episode, I discuss:

• Mateusz Gamrot defeating Rafael Fiziev and his consequent callout of Charles Oliveira (00:58)
• Why I think it's wrong to count out Tony Ferguson against the undisciplined Paddy Pimblett (5:56)
• Why I'm surprised Ian Garry accepted a fight with Vicente Luque (12:28)
• Colby Covington's callout of lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, and why I applaud him for it (28:47)
• What Marlon Vera doesn't know about USADA (36:28)

Plus, I talk about the UFC middleweight title picture (22:30) and I also sound off on the Miami Dolphins!

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After a flurry of fight announcements made by UFC President Dana White on Wednesday night, I discuss the following on today's episode:

• Leon Edwards and Colby Covington landing the coveted December PPV spot over the likes of superstars Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor (00:53)
• The booking of Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira as the co-main event at UFC 295, and why this fight seems fishy to me (8:17)
• Israel Adesanya breaking his silence to say that he wants a "fun" fight next. What could that possibly mean? (17:27)
• Why last weekend's drama was the best thing to ever happen to Valentina Shevchenko (30:20)

Plus, I talk about some top UFC heavyweights (39:28) before diving into tomorrow night's UFC main event between fan favorites Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot (58:32).

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After a wildly successful night in Las Vegas for UFC Noche, I'm here today to talk to you about the following:

• Why I believe Valentina Shevchenko beat Alexa Grasso five rounds to zero, but also how I don't totally disagree with the controversial 10-8 score from judge Mike Bell (00:59)
• How The Bullet and Grasso can convince the UFC to give them a trilogy fight (11:10)
• Unfair criticism of Israel Adesanya, my unsolicited advice to Sean Strickland regarding his next matchup, and the only thing the new middleweight champion actually cares about (35:04)
• Mystery surrounding next month's UFC 294 co-main spot between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa, and why I'm not convinced that fight will happen (55:51)

And much more.

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There's so much drama going on in this week! But don't worry, Uncle Chael is here to make sense of it all. On today's episode, I discuss:

• Claims that Israel Adesanya is a has-been and was never even that special in the first place (6:00)
• My response to Dricus Du Plessis, who had some mean things to say to me earlier this week (12:56)
• The middleweight title picture and all of the guys who could make a good case for fighting Sean Strickland for the belt (22:35)
• Who I believe the middleweight GOAT is (33:32)
• Does Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler even need to happen anymore? (38:22)

Plus, I get into tomorrow night's main event between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko in Las Vegas (45:14).

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After one of the most historic upsets in UFC history, I discuss the following on today's episode:

• Sean Strickland's incredible performance at UFC 293, Israel Adesanya's uncharacteristic showing, and whether I believe Izzy deserves an immediate title fight (00:55)
• Alexander Volkov's massive win over Tai Tuivasa and how the Russian might fare in a suddenly interesting heavyweight division (20:43)
• I know Sean O'Malley's next opponent! (32:56)

And of course ... I give you a little history lesson on the BTK killer -- one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history (40:30).

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UFC 293 is here and there's also a bunch more going on in MMA. On today's episode, I discuss:

• The restraining order placed against Dillon Danis by Logan Paul's fiancee and why it reminds me of the time I was in Russia with Matt Lindland ... and is the fight now in jeopardy? (1:00)
• The Nelk Boys vs. Andrew Schultz (13:36)
• Sean O'Malley's next fight and why it doesn't even matter who the opponent is (38:03)
• The UFC 293 press conference and my biggest takeaways from it (47:08)
• Why Dricus Du Plessis better make sure he's sitting there cageside tomorrow night (57:36)
• How heavy underdog Sean Strickland can dethrone the middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (1:06:00)

And more!

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After another thrilling card in Paris, I'm here to react to the action and I'm also going to give you a little sneak peek into Saturday's upcoming UFC 293. Here's what to expect on today's episode:

• Ciryl Gane performed beautifully on the cage, but terribly on the microphone (00:58)
• The first time I ever met Sean Strickland and whether I ever thought a kid like that would make it to a UFC title fight (21:22)
• If Israel Adesanya wins on Saturday, will he call out Dricus Du Plessis or the winner of Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev? (30:32)
• I believe Marlon Vera is a guarantee to be Sean O'Malley's next opponent; the only question that's left is ... when will it happen? (43:13)

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I'm all fired up on today's show. Here's what I discuss:

• Khabib Nurmagomedov's top 15 pound-for-pound rankings of all time and the two major issues I have with his list (00:58)
• Dustin Poirier's cryptic tweet about his next fight ... so naturally I give him a phone call mid-show (14:47)
• Dana White's criticism of Merab Dvalishvili and why I believe Merab needs my help ASAP (30:45)
• Henry Cejudo's claim that Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley "only" did 350,000 PPV buys and what we should make of this (40:25)
• My brilliant idea for sweetening the pot at next month's UFC 293 (46:44)

Plus, I give Ciryl Gane some love ahead of his UFC Paris main event (1:07:35) and I shut down this Brock Lesnar at UFC 300 nonsense (1:16:12).We are grateful for this episode’s sponsors: 

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After an emotional weekend in combat sports, I discuss the following on today's episode:

• Max Holloway's win over The Korean Zombie and what's next for the former UFC featherweight champion (00:45)
• Ilia Topuria saying he'll tap out Alexander Volkanovski and why I think that's a dumb thing to say (18:29)
• Why I commend Conor McGregor for a tweet he put out this weekend about the Michael Chandler fight (28:16)
• How UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya reminds me of boxing legend Jack Johnson (36:37)
• Why Merab Dvalishvili just made a big mistake (45:36)

Plus, I tell you why the Logan Paul fight is Dillon Danis' last hope.

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In another wide-ranging episode, I talk about:

• How Suga' Sean O'Malley now holds all the cards in the UFC bantamweight division (00:53)
• Why there's only two guys who make sense for Ian Machado Garry in his next fight (10:12)
• Conor McGregor's crazy 24 hours (22:06)
• The mayhem that broke out at the Logan Paul - Dillon Danis press conference in London and why it has me excited for the fight (35:37)
• Why I believe Alexander Volkanovski is the most feared man in UFC history (48:23)

And um ... why are we doing this fight between Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie tomorrow morning?

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In my special UFC 292 reaction episode, I discuss the following after a WILD weekend in Boston for ol' Uncle Chael:

• Why I think new UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley has just transformed MMA as we know it (00:56)
• Aljamain Sterling's post-fight comments and the thing he said that no one else is picking up on (7:33)
• Whether Ian Machado Garry is the good guy or the bad guy (15:29)
• Why I believe Chris Weidman should be holding his head up high today despite the tough loss to Brad Tavares (26:14)
• Conor McGregor's strange voice notes and how his battle with USADA shows he's losing his stronghold on the sport (33:07)

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I'm a busy man in Boston but of course I wasn't gonna leave you hanging! On today's UFC 292 preview podcast, I discuss the following:

• The real reason why Marlon Vera finds himself on the card tomorrow night (1:11)
• Why I feel that no matter what happens in the main event, both Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley will be fighting for titles in their next fights (9:02)
• What to expect in Chris Weidman's big return fight (23:15)
• Ian Machado Garry's claim that he's carrying UFC 292 and how I feel the fight between he and Neil Magny will go down (31:19)

Plus, I take a look at the strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos (44:56) and of course ... the main event (49:30).

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After another newsworthy weekend of combat sports and just before UFC 292, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

• Why Chael doesn't disagree with Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson's handling of the Michel Pereira weight miss fiasco at UFC 291 (00:58)
• Whether Dricus Du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev presents a tougher test for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (12:33)
• Conor McGregor's ambitious roadmap for his next three fights and whether Chael thinks he'll follow through with this plan (20:01)
• Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley at UFC 292 in Boston and if Chael believes Sterling will actually exit the bantamweight division after the fight like Aljo says he will (30:52)
• The oddsmakers' big belief in Ian Machado Garry and whether Chael thinks Las Vegas is disrespecting the veteran Neil Magny (39:47)

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• How Dricus Du Plessis can get himself back into the middleweight title conversation after this week's official booking of Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney next month (00:51)
• Derrick Lewis' decision to re-sign with the UFC and why Chael loves everything Lewis has done in the past month (19:24)
• Chael's idea for who Nate Diaz should fight if he decides to return to the UFC (25:34)
• Dana White doubling down on Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, which leaves Chael wondering about the real reason why it's taking so long to make this fight (33:32)

Plus, a lookahead to next week's UFC 292 by discussing Ian Machado Garry's new opponent (42:38) and what makes Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley such a compelling matchup (49:55).

Back from a weekend in Dallas for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

• Paul vs. Diaz and what Chael's biggest takeaway from the weekend was (00:56)
• Twitter wars exchanged between Paul and Conor McGregor and what Paul's no-sell of McGregor means for the Irishman, plus Chael gives McGregor some slack (15:07)
• Cory Sandhagen's incredible performance over Rob Font in Nashville and why Chael wants to take back his past criticism of the top bantamweight contender (27:04)
• Why Khamzat Chimaev vs. Paulo Costa in October could be one of the biggest fights of the year (45:25)

And more!

On today's episode, Chael previews a wild weekend in combat sports. But first, he gets into some more UFC 291 fallout and the uncertainty around the middleweight and light heavyweight title pictures. He discusses:

• Jorge Masvidal's $100,000 bet on Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 and Chael's displeasure with the current state of the BMF belt (00:47)
• Why Chael is upset with Justin Gaethje after he tweeted at Conor McGregor (10:51) and why Chael isn't convinced McGregor will ever fight again (20:15)
• Some mystery surrounding Jiri Prochazka, USADA, and the supposed "worst shoulder injury in UFC history" that the former champion has somehow recovered from in less than nine months (32:22)
• Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland not coming to terms yet for next month's title fight in Sydney ... leaving Chael vowing to step in and get the terms hammered out (43:05)

Then, Chael talks about the UFC Nashville main event between Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font (52:41), as well as Saturday's massive boxing fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz and why Chael is foaming at the mouth to watch it (1:00:46).

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Back after a crazy weekend in Salt Lake City, Chael discusses the following on today's UFC 291 reaction episode:

• What to do with BMF champion Justin Gaethje following his head-kick win over Dustin Poirier (1:02)
• Why Chael thinks Jan Blachowicz beat Alex Pereira but nonetheless ... Pereira finds himself in the midst of a historic UFC run (7:56)
• Derrick Lewis' nearly perfect outing that now has him set to field some lucrative offers in free agency (16:53)
• Why, despite a dominant win over Michael Chiesa, Chael believes Kevin Holland should go back up to 185 lbs. (32:36)
• Conor McGregor's tweets at Gaethje and where the Irishman fits into this whole lightweight mess involving Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev, Michael Chandler, and Alexander Volkanovski (41:47)

Plus, Chael tells you why Lewis owes Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson a massive favor.

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Right before heading off to Salt Lake City to cover UFC 291 for ESPN, Chael sits down to get into all of the latest MMA news, as well as this weekend's must-see card. On today's episode, he talks about:

• Michael Bisping's high praise of Tom Aspinall and Chael's take on how the British star can get to the UFC heavyweight title (00:58)
• Why the world's (supposedly) most dangerous man -- Jon Jones -- is a coward on social media (9:20)
• The official booking of Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev and why Chael thinks this could be one of the top fights of 2023 (18:33)
• Whether Chael thinks we'll actually see a rematch between "retired" fighters Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren (27:47)

Then, Chael spends the rest of the show talking about UFC 291 and why tomorrow night represents a do-or-die situation for several fighters on the card (33:25). Plus, official predictions for Jan Blachowicz vs. Alex Pereira (57:17) and Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 (1:03:25).And more!

UFC 291 fight week is upon us! On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• The impressive return of Tom Aspinall and how he's perfectly set up his path to the heavyweight title (00:58)
• Jon Jones' response to Aspinall's win and whether Chael thinks the heavyweight champion is afraid to face the likes of Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich (12:18)
• Dricus Du Plessis pulling out of the Israel Adesanya title fight and whether Sean Strickland is the right guy to step in his place (19:27)
• Paul Craig's callout of Bo Nickal and if that's the right fight to make (33:02)

Plus, Chael breaks down Saturday's upcoming main event between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 (38:56).

On today’s episode, Chael discusses: 

• How Israel Adesanya has already won against Dricus Du Plessis (00:22)
• Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev, and the mystery of why the Brazilian finally signed the contract (13:33)
• Dana White’s announcement of Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira, and whether Do Bronx actually wants that fight (23:22)
• Why Chael believes Tom Aspinall might be the future of the UFC heavyweight division (31:58)
• Paddy Pimblett’s bizarre nutrition regimen (39:17)

And much more! 

In this loaded Friday episode, Chael discusses the following:

• Francis Ngannou's huge win in securing a boxing fight with Tyson Fury, but also why Chael doesn't feel this fight is a real sporting event (00:56)
• Why Fury should be ashamed of himself for taking this fight (19:04)
• Why Chael believes Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis could be one of the best fights of the year (39:03)
• Chael's advice to rising superstar Bo Nickal (58:01)
• Alexander Volkanovski's dismissing of top featherweight contender Ilia Topuria (1:05:28)

Plus, more Jon Jones retirement rumors and are you still watching "The Ultimate Fighter"?

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In this special UFC 290 reaction episode, Chael discusses the following:

• Alexander Volkanovski's beatdown of Yair Rodriguez and what the UFC should do next with the featherweight great (00:53)
• Dricus Du Plessis's unlikely ascendance, and also the post-fight staredown with Israel Adesanya that DDP hoped would never happen (7:54)
• An interesting spot for rising star Bo Nickal (23:47)
• Chael's favorite Robbie Lawler stories following Lawler's perfect retirement fight (31:56)

Plus, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are officially booked for Madison Square Garden in November. But ... did either guy actually want this to happen (40:05)?

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Chael's bringing the honesty on today's special UFC 290 preview episode. Today, he gets into the following:

• Conor McGregor's tweet about being "well in preparation" and the he said/he said between McGregor and USADA regarding the Irishman's status in the testing pool (00:33)
• Rumors of a comeback for Ronda Rousey and Chael's idea for the best way to bring her back into the UFC mix (11:18)
• Alex Pereira's insane physique (8 percent body fat!) and why Chael thinks the former middleweight champ will be even better at 205 lbs. (17:10)
• Chael's harsh words for the UFC middleweights who refused to step in on short notice to fight Bo Nickal on Saturday at UFC 290 (23:37)

Plus, UFC 290 official predictions (38:40).

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With UFC 290 right around the corner ... Chael discusses none of it. On today's episode, Chael instead gets into:

• Henry Cejudo pulling out of his UFC 292 bout with Chito Vera and Vera's consequent callout of former bantamweight champion Petr Yan (00:45)
• Valentina Shevchenko finally getting the chance to headline a card in September (9:18)
• The "deal" between Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou (18:41)
• Whether Conor McGregor is still hanging around because he actually intends to fight or just because he wants to make headlines (24:38)
• Why NBA superstar LeBron James is a "dry snitch" (33:57)

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On today's LOADED episode, Chael discusses:

• Chael's controversial "phone call" with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and whether it actually happened (00:46)
• Why Chael believes interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez has a legitimate shot at dethroning Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 290 (14:57)
• Chael's brilliant idea for Michael Chandler (29:57)
• If Jon Jones truly deserves to be nominated for an ESPY Award this summer (40:03)
• It's been six weeks since PFL announced the signing of Francis Ngannou ... what's happened? (1:13:43)

Plus, the return of Sean Strickland and where does Kevin Lee fit into all of this?

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After a wild weekend in MMA news and a fun day of fights in Jacksonville, Chael discusses the following on today's program:

• Chael's phone call with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who hopes to fight Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a cage match at UFC 300 (00:36)
• Ilia Topuria's jaw-dropping performance against Josh Emmett on Saturday and why he might be the new No. 1 contender at featherweight (11:00)
• Unemployed Israel Adesanya, career mistakes made by Khamzat Chimaev, and why Robert Whittaker will dismantle Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 (26:57)
• Why Chael believes Francis Ngannou is mismanaging his career, but also why he thinks Conor McGregor has largely gone about things the right way (36:46)

And more!

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• The booking of Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie and why Chael believes this fight makes sense for top featherweight contender Holloway (00:44)
• The addition of Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Vera to UFC 292 and what's actually on the line that night in Boston (8:06)
• Mark Zuckerberg's hiring of ONE Championship grappling ace Mikey Musumeci (24:12)
• Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and the art of war (34:40)
• Comparisons between Floyd Mayweather vs. McGregor and a speculated fight between Tyson Fury and Jon Jones (44:57)

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After witnessing one of the best fights in UFC Apex history on Saturday, Chael discusses:

• Jared Cannonier's incredible performance against Marvin Vettori and his willingness to next fight Khamzat Chimaev, which NO ONE wants to do (00:41)
• A clone of Chimaev that all of you need to keep your eyes on (19:36)
• The staredown between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones at PFL last Friday and why Chael isn't impressed by it (27:04)
• Why we need to stop worrying about Conor McGregor's next fight (because he won't have one) and instead start focusing on finding an opponent for company man Michael Chandler (34:56)

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• If we really should be so confident that Charles Oliveira is guaranteed another crack at Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title (00:00)
• Why Chael feels that Makhachev misunderstands the importance of the BMF belt (17:38)
• Israel Adesanya's openness to fighting Alex Pereira (again) for the light heavyweight title in the future (25:44)
• Something fishy surrounding the UFCs silence on a title fight between Jamahal Hill and Jiří Procházka (32:20)
• The real reason why the fans aren't getting behind a fight between Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder (46:22)

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A few days removed from a wildly successful night for the UFC in Vancouver, Chael discusses:

• Amanda Nunes' retirement and how it has created a massive opportunity for female fighters to fill the void she's leaving behind (00:42)
• Why Charles Oliveira's unbelievable UFC 289 performance has Chael promising he'll never criticize the former lightweight champion again (6:53)
• How Alexander Volkanovski was actually the biggest winner this past Saturday night (15:50)
• Rumors of a fight between Jon Jones and Tyson Fury, leaving Chael to wonder what the holdup is in making it happen (34:14)

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One day before UFC 289 goes down in Vancouver, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

• How long it will take Michael Chandler to realize that his fight with Conor McGregor isn't going to happen (00:42)
• The return of Chris Weidman and some words of caution Chael has for the former UFC middleweight champion (14:47)
• Why Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush hasn't been labeled a No. 1 contender fight and what exactly is on the line for Oliveira in this fight (40:12)
• The women's bantamweight division and why everyone in it is SCARED of Amanda Nunes (48:50)

And more!

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To kick off pay-per-view week, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

• Dana White's post-fight press conference Saturday night and what he said specifically about booking a fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler (00:49)
• An ode to Andrei Arlovski (11:15)
• Why Chael believes it's guaranteed that we're getting Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title at the end of the year (21:15)
• Is Amanda Nunes hungry enough to stave off Irene Aldana at UFC 289 on Saturday? (32:40)
• Why Chael believes Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush is the LOCK of 2023 (42:04)

Plus, Chael defends Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his jiu jitsu side hobby (51:06).

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Chael has a lot to on his mind today. He discusses:

• Conor McGregor's intentional delaying of signing a bout agreement with Michael Chandler and what it really means (00:50)
• Why Jake Paul needs to keep McGregor's name out of his mouth (11:02)
• Kai Kara-France's take on what makes teammate Israel Adesanya so special (37:33)
• Why Chael isn't too concerned about the recent string of positive drug tests in PFL (47:31)
• Why Chael believes Jon Jones is full of it (56:15)

Plus, what is Francis Ngannou's UFC legacy?

Back after a long holiday weekend, Chael passionately gets into the following on today's episode:

• A hilarious airport run-in between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira (00:50)
• Another Francis Ngannou interview where he spent more time talking poorly about UFC than praising PFL (11:38)
• Why Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley at UFC 292 in Boston is shaping up to be the fight of the summer (28:16)
• Nate Diaz's path back to the UFC (38:52)
• The return of "The Ultimate Fighter" tonight as well as more on the saga unfolding between Conor McGregor and big bad USADA (43:25)

And much, much more.

On today's loaded episode, Chael discusses:

• Potential opponents for Francis Ngannou in the boxing ring and what Chael thinks of the social media back-and-forth between Ngannou and Tyson Fury (00:15)
• The solution to the problems in booking Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev (20:41)
• If Dricus Du Plessis winning against Robert Whittaker creates a bigger story line for an Israel Adesanya title fight (28:35)
• Why Chael is so excited for Jan Blachowicz to welcome Alex Pereira to the light heavyweight division (38:00)

Plus, more from Chael on Dr. Andrew Huberman (45:05).

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Back in the studio after a much-needed getaway, Chael discusses the following on today's program:

• Conor McGregor's declaration that he's entered the USADA testing pool, which puts him on track to fight at the end of 2023 (00:36)
• The booking of Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley for UFC 292 in August and what this tells us about the bantamweight champ (9:30)
• The future of the BMF belt beyond UFC 291 and who the heck is going to place the strap around the waist of Dustin Poirier or Justin Gaethje? (20:03)
• Paulo Costa's next opponent and why he reminds Chael of Khamzat Chimaev, speaking of which... (28:39)
• A very exciting opportunity coming up for Chael (37:50)

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From Hawai'i, Chael talks about the real reason why Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier will fight for the vacant BMF belt at UFC 291 (00:15). Plus, Chael gets into possible conspiracy theories surrounding KSI's controversial win in the ring last weekend (14:08).

Chael is on the road this week but that doesn't mean he's forgotten about you guys! On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• Anthony Smith's bizarre fight on Saturday in Charlotte and what this means for the fan favorite's future
• Why Johnny Walker didn't do himself any favors in his unimpressive win over Smith
• Chael's advice for up-and-coming Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry

*This episode was recorded before Francis Ngannou announced that he's signed a lucrative deal with PFL.

In an action-packed episode of the program, Chael discusses:

• How Merab Dvalishvili stealing Sean O'Malley's jacket led to Henry Cejudo changing his mind about retirement (00:42)
• Why Chael wants to give the benefit of the doubt to the "rat" in Belal Muhammad's camp who leaked information about his foot injury prior to UFC 288 (24:05)
• Colby Covington's callout of Islam Makhachev and whether that fight makes sense for the welterweight division (32:13)
• Rumors that we're close to booking Jamahal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title (43:42)
• Why Chael is starting to believe we may never see Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler together in the Octagon (50:10)

Plus, thoughts from the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz press conference, Paddy Pimblett accepts Matt Frevola's callout, and Chael gives props to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

After another massive weekend for combat sports, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

• What we learned about Aljamain Sterling in Saturday night's close win over Henry Cejudo (00:42)
• Cejudo's callout of Merab Dvalishvili and when we might see Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley (10:01)
• What really happened between Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad at UFC 288 and why it deserves your attention (16:56)
• Matt Frevola's homage to Chael and whether he thinks Paddy Pimblett will accept Frevola's callout (37:50)

Plus, Chael talks about the welterweight title picture and the latest with Khamzat Chimaev.

On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• The status of Francis Ngannou's free agency (00:50)
• Jon Jones' statement that he's considering retirement after fighting Stipe Miocic later this year (16:38)
• Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao settling scores (25:26)
• UFC 288 official predictions for Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns (40:33) and Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo (50:06)

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After another busy weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses the following on today's show:

• ONE Championship's decision to not submit a final offer to Francis Ngannou and what this means for the former champ's free agency (00:42)
• His takeaways from BKFC 41 in Denver, what to make of Conor McGregor's surprise appearance, and how we should view Luke Rockhold following his loss to Mike Perry (10:24)
• Why Saturday's UFC 288 main event odds have Chael confused about how the fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo will go down (31:03)
• Why Chael believes that Dr. Andrew Huberman -- a professor of neuroscience at Stanford -- is a snake oil salesman (48:23)

And more!

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• Reported earnings from last weekend's massive boxing showdown between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Ryan Garcia (00:45)
• Max Holloway's interested in fighting Conor McGregor, but Chael isn't convinced we'll see McGregor ever step into the Octagon again (11:17)
• Why Chael thinks the UFC messed up in booking a fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 (24:55)

And more!

After a jam-packed weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses the following:

• Sergei Pavlovich's knockout win over Curtis Blaydes and how, despite the impressive victory, Pavlovich made a huge mistake (00:49)
• The announcement of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 288, whether this is truly a No. 1 contender fight, and where Shavkat Rakhmonov fits into all of this (22:00)
• Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis and why Chael is surprised that the two middleweights are fighting each other at UFC 290 (30:00)
• Why Chael isn't convinced that Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush -- now scheduled for UFC 289 -- won't actually happen (36:02)

And more!

On today's loaded episode, Chael discusses the following:*

• Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia putting their purses on the line tomorrow night and why Chael believes this is a STUPID idea (00:48)
• Chael's interview with ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong where he talks about his interest in signing Francis Ngannou, if he believes Demetrious Johnson will retire after the Adriano Moraes trilogy, and the upcoming return of young star Sage Northcutt (17:04)
• Why Chael believes Jon Jones' move up to heavyweight has been a colossal failure (43:02)
• Saturday's UFC heavyweight main event between Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes (53:04)

And much more!*This episode was recorded before the announcement of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad for the UFC 288 co-main event.

After watching another stellar UFC event in Kansas City this past weekend, Chael is here to discuss the following on today's episode:

• Max Holloway's impressive win over up-and-comer Arnold Allen and what the UFC should do with the beloved former champion (00:42)
• Conflicting reports surrounding Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic and Jones' consequent tweets threatening his retirement from MMA (9:11)
• Who Chael thinks Alex Pereira should face in his first light heavyweight fight (28:40)
• The postponement of Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush for next month's UFC 288 and how Dana White and crew may go about replacing such a big fight (37:01)

And more!

On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz and why this doesn't do any favors for Francis Ngannou (00:43)
• Alex Pereira's prospects in the light heavyweight division following yesterday's announcement (10:56)
• Gilbert Burns walking back his statement about Jorge Masvidal cheating in their UFC 287 fight (28:24)
• Apparently Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is off!?! (36:36)
• A massive featherweight fight tomorrow night between former champ Max Holloway and the up-and-coming Arnold Allen (41:29)

And more!

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With some more time to digest the happenings of UFC 287, Chael is here today to discuss the following:

• Chael's unexpected pick for who Israel Adesanya should face in his next middleweight title defense (11:06)
• The state of the light heavyweight division and if Alex Pereira would be a good fit for it (16:10)
• Favorite moments from Jorge Masvidal's career (25:04)
• Gilbert Burns' post-fight plea to Dana White and whether Chael thinks Burns will ultimately get the title shot he wants (31:48)
• What young prospect Raul Rosas Jr. needs to take away from his loss on Saturday (37:58)

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In this special UFC 287 reaction show, Chael first discusses Israel Adesanya's stunning knockout defeat of longtime foe Alex Pereira (00:30). Then, he lays out the case for a trilogy fight between Adesanya and Pereira (8:10) before telling you why he believes Jorge Masvidal's fight days are definitely not over yet (14:55).Plus, much more!

UFC 287 is here! Ahead of another massive fight between middleweight champion Alex Pereira and former champ Israel Adesanya, Chael talks about the following on today's episode:

• Chael's headline-grabbing comments this week about Francis Ngannou's next move (00:43)
• The massive stakes no one is talking about in Saturday's fight between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal (10:42)
• Masvidal's skirmish with Kevin Holland this week and how it actually benefits Khamzat Chimaev (20:12)
• Chael's official prediction for Pereira-Adesanya 2 (45:38)

And much more!

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After a weekend full of story lines in combat sports, Chael is here to discuss:

• Endeavor's acquisition of WWE and what this means for how WWE and UFC will work together moving forward (00:56)
• Jose Aldo's critical remarks of Francis Ngannou and the way he departed the UFC (14:05)
• The latest updates in the looming battle between the UFC and USADA concerning Conor McGregor's comeback (23:30)
• If Nate Diaz is playing hard-to-get with the Paul brothers (37:58)
• The many angles to Saturday's UFC 287 main event which pits rivals Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya against each other once more, as well as the co-main between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal (45:13)

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After another dramatic week in MMA news, Chael discusses the following on today's episode:

• Sean O'Malley's refusal to serve as the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo in May (00:37)
• Glover Teixeira's statement that his training partner Alex Pereira could one day fight at heavyweight (8:08)
• Justin Gaethje's role in the Islam Makhachev IV conspiracy (30:05)
• Why Chael believes Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington is the fight that we all need to see next (39:27)
• Valentina Shevchenko's interview with Ariel Helwani, which gathered headlines this week for her comments about refereeing in her UFC 285 loss to Alexa Grasso (55:31)

And more!

On today's episode, Chael gets into:

• Rumors swirling around a middleweight bout between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev (7:44)
• Why Jorge Masvidal is at a disadvantage in his UFC 287 co-main event clash with Gilbert Burns (18:30)
• Is there any interest in seeing a rematch between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon? (24:52)
• The UFC 280 conspiracy around Islam Makhachev's alleged use of an IV and why Chael believes there's some truth to it (34:09)

On today's wide-ranging episode, Chael discusses:

• Leon Edward saying he won't fight Colby Covington and whether Chael thinks that's the right thing to do (00:45)
• Belal Muhammad's place in the welterweight title conversation (20:16)
• Some of Conor McGregor's recent tweets, which keep grabbing headlines (36:40)
• UFC San Antonio this weekend, as well as Khamzat Chimaev's interview with Ariel Helwani this week (57:05)

Plus, Chael tells you why he thinks Joe Rogan is on drugs based on something he said recently (1:07:29).

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After a wild UFC 286 in London, Uncle Chael is here to break it all down. On today's episode, he discusses:

• Why Colby Covington deserves the next welterweight title shot against Leon Edwards (00:50)
• Justin Gaethje delivering for the audience (again) and why we need to give him more credit for his performances (9:50)
• An interesting suggestion for Gaethje's next move (27:02)
• Why Chael believes we're on the verge of getting some news about Francis Ngannou's next fight (34:38)
• The trajectory of Kamaru Usman's career now that he's lost twice in a row (39:58)

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With UFC 286 finally upon us, Chael talks about the following on today's episode:

• Chael's personal experiences with Kamaru Usman and why he feels Usman is built differently than most fighters (00:50)
• The role that exhaustion played in the last fight between Usman and Edwards and whether either guy fears the other (10:05)
• One British MMA star who is conspicuously missing from the UFC 286 card (22:07)
• Official predictions for: Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena (29:04), Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev (35:21), and Edwards vs. Usman 3 (41:31).

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It's officially UFC 286 fight week! On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• Merab Dvalishvili's dominant victory over Petr Yan this past weekend and how it's only making the bantamweight division more complicated than it already is (00:48)
• Why Chael believes Daniel Cormier needs to stop trying to make up with Jon Jones (12:12)
• Jones setting the record straight on why he never got the chance to fight Francis Ngannou (22:10)

Plus, Chael's pal Muhammad Lawal joins to break down every matchup on the UFC 286 main card (32:35).Download the GameTime app or visit GameTime.co and use code: Chael for $20 off 

On today's loaded episode, Chael discusses:

• How Jon Jones returned in more ways than one last week (00:55)
• Opening odds in a title fight between Jones and heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic (10:30)
• Khabib Nurmagomedov's gracious offer to Ciryl Gane (25:22)
• Why Francis Ngannou doesn't have it all figured out like he thinks he does (34:27)
• Whether former flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko deserves an immediate title rematch against Alexa Grasso (48:30)

Plus, Chael takes a look at a massive UFC bantamweight showdown this weekend between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili (1:03:30).

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On the heels of UFC 285, Chael discusses the following on today's show:

• How Jon Jones won in more ways than one on Saturday night (00:30)
• What a matchup between Jones and former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic could look like (7:54)
• A UFC 285 cameo by Nick and Nate Diaz and how it relates to the future of Francis Ngannou (30:03)
• A welterweight fight that Chael MUST see (36:57)
• Claims that Bo Nickal cheated in his UFC debut and whether they hold any merit (45:15)

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On today's special Sunday show, Chael reacts to a dazzling night of fights at UFC 285! He discusses:

• Jon Jones making Ciryl Gane look silly en route to Jones winning the UFC heavyweight title
• Alexa Grasso's shocking upset of Valentina Shevchenko
• Shavkat Rakhmonov's impressive performance against Geoff Neal and which fight makes the most sense next for Shavkat (8:28)
• What Bo Nickal proved in his UFC debut and where the young phenom should go from here (17:10)

For more #UFC285 reaction, come back on Tuesday!

The big moment is FINALLY here! Jon Jones is fighting for the first time in three years and on today's show, Chael is here to break down UFC 285 and all of its story lines, discussing:

• Jon Jones' weight gain and how it will affect his performance tomorrow night against Ciryl Gane (00:44)
• Gane's path to victory (11:44)
• Why Chael has "had it" with Francis Ngannou (31:05)
• The significance of Sergei Pavlovich serving as the backup fighter for the heavyweight title fight (37:55)
• Bo Nickal's long-awaited UFC debut in the first fight of the UFC 285 main card (47:21)
• Chael's official prediction for Jones vs. Gane (55:25)

And much, much more!

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It's fight week! On today's episode*, Chael discusses:

• The UFC 285 main event and how the heavyweight division could look after Saturday night (00:35)
• Conor McGregor defending himself against claims that he's brought in some of his own guys for 'The Ultimate Fighter' (9:05)
• If Chael thinks we'll get a rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski (17:32)
• Some clarity on Khamzat Chimaev (24:25)
• How much do we actually know about Shavkat Rakhmonov heading into his UFC 285 bout with Geoff Neal? (30:25)

*This episode was recorded before the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fightThanks to this episode’s sponsor: RocketMoney.com/Chael

Ahead of an action-packed weekend in combat sports, Chael discusses:

• Islam Makhachev's mother calling for the lightweight champion to step away from MMA (00:42)
• Why Chael thinks Conor McGregor shouldn't be posting videos of himself drunk at the TUF house (7:52)
• Who has more pressure on his shoulders: McGregor or Jon Jones? (15:16)
• Chael's inside scoop about a fight that's been offered to Khamzat Chimaev (31:06)
• Chael's official prediction for Sunday's boxing fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury (37:46)

And more!

On today's episode, Chael talks about:

• Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones squashing their longstanding beef (00:43)
• An apparent Twitter agreement between Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder (11:20)
• Why Chael isn't convinced Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 will actually happen next month in London (19:12)
• Alex Volkanovski's big mistake in the aftermath of his UFC 284 fight with Islam Makhachev (28:38)

And more!

On today's episode, Chael discusses: 

• Why the UFC rankings committee deserves props for keeping Alexander Volkanovski as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter (00:37)
• Where we currently stand on making a rematch between Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev (13:24)
• A breakdown of the UFC 285 main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane (22:33)
• What's the WHY in the rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya in April (29:17)
• Bo Nickal's nod to the greatness of Robert Whittaker (39:00)

And more!

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After having some time to digest what transpired at UFC 284, Chael is here to discuss the following:

• The ongoing pound-for-pound rankings debate and whether Alexander Volkanovski deserves to retain the No. 1 spot (00:49)
• If Volkanovski should get another crack at Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title (8:48)
• Why Chael believes Makhachev should fully embrace being a heel (15:23)
• Dan Hooker's Twitter tirade about Makhachev and whether Hooker's claims of cheating hold any water (22:56)
• Israel Adesanya coming to the defense of friend Francis Ngannou (28:52)

And more!

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Just seconds after the end of UFC 284, Chael gives you his instant thoughts on a solid night of fights in Australia. On today's special episode, Chael tells you why he thinks there's a serious case to be made for Alexander Volkanovski winning the fight (00:35). And what's next for Islam Makhachev (9:56)? Plus, Yair Rodriguez leaves Chael feeling vindicated (17:25).

Now that we're just one day away from one of the biggest fights in recent memory, Chael has a lot to get off his chest. On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• If we should believe Dana White when he says UFC 284 will break PPV records (00:52)
• Why Michael Chandler deserves more credit for how he navigates his career (10:27)
• Where does Kevin Lee fit into all of this? (28:56)
• Khamzat Chimaev's callout of Robert Whittaker and why Chael believes Chimaev needs to choose a persona and stick to it (39:00)
• The latest installment of why Chael doesn't believe Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will actually happen (43:58)
• Official predictions for the UFC 284 co-main event between Josh Emmett and Yair Rodriguez (52:45), as well as the highly-anticipated main event between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski (1:01:00)

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Back in his lavish home studio, Chael is here to bring you the best analysis in all of MMA. On today's episode, he discusses:

• Conor McGregor's "ultimate" training camp which will prepare him for a welterweight bout with Michael Chandler later this year (00:54)
• If Sean O'Malley will one day regret signing his new lucrative eight-fight deal with the UFC (10:13)
• What's really at stake (if anything) in a fight between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury (19:55)
• Why Chael believes Fedor Emelianenko is the greatest fighter ever (28:58)
• Saturday's UFC 284 main event and why it's the greatest gift that's ever fallen into your lap (41:58)

And more!

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On today's episode, Chael tells you why he's upset that everyone is counting out Alexander Volkanovski against Islam Makhachev. Then, the legendary Muhammad Lawal (King Mo) joins Chael in the car to talk about Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, the heavyweight division, Khamzat Chimaev, and King Mo's memories of fighting Jiri Prochazka.Fitbod: Fitbod.me/CHAEL for 25% off 

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In this Wednesday edition of the program, Chael discusses:

• A phone call Chael received from Jake Paul regarding Paul's upcoming fight with Tommy Fury (00:42)
• Conor McGregor's honorable handling of a near-death situation last week (9:04)
• Ahead of UFC 284, is it fair to say that Alexander Volkanovski is the most underrated fighter of all time? (15:19)
• The announcements of Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 4 (27:07) and Gilbert Burns vs. Jorge Masvidal (34:56)

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• Fuzziness in the light heavyweight division and whether UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira should move up a division to fight Jamahal Hill (10:18)
• Luke Rockhold's release from the UFC and where he might land now that Rockhold wants to return to fighting (19:36)
• Chael's issues with Rockhold and Francis Ngannou, and how the two former champions relate to U.S. President Joe Biden (25:42)
• Coach John Kavanagh's guarantee that Conor McGregor will return in 2023 ... with one special caveat (38:49)
• Why Chael vehemently disagrees with the MMA pound-for-pound rankings released by The Ringer yesterday (47:34)
• Why the sport of slap fighting needs to stop pretending it's something that it's not (58:22)

And more!

With much to discuss in the aftermath of UFC 283 and the lead-up to UFC 284, Chael talks about the following on today's episode:

• Jamahal Hill's inspiring road to becoming UFC light heavyweight champion (00:43)
• Chael's unlikely pick for who Hill should fight in his first title defense (9:18)
• Some mysterious details surrounding Jiri Prochazka's shoulder injury that Chael can't wrap his mind around (17:58)
• The lightweight title picture and how Charles Oliveira can get himself back into it (27:09)
• Tyson Fury's ridiculous idea for a boxing fight with Francis Ngannou (35:03)

Seconds after the end of UFC 283, Chael takes to his YouTube channel to offer instant reaction to a great night of fights. In this special episode, Chael talks about Glover Teixeira's unique career coming to an end, if Alex Pereira will move up to light heavyweight to avenge the loss of his mentor, the Brazilian fans, what's next for Gilbert Burns, Chael's favorite fighter, and much more, including questions from fans!

In one of the best episodes of the program to date, Chael discusses:

• His reaction to Ariel Helwani's Tuesday interview with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (00:44)
• Another mishandled situation by Chael's old friend, Jon Jones (23:08)
• The booking of Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili  ... in March! (33:32)
• Why Chael isn't buying that Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will actually happen (38:50)
• Glover Teixeira's unlikely journey to tomorrow's title fight with Jamahal Hill at UFC 283 (1:03:54)

Plus, Chael explains why Francis Ngannou's demands to the UFC were out of line and why Ngannou will never find the "freedom" he's looking for (46:18).

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It's UFC 283 week! But this episode is all about the news that rocked the MMA world this weekend. Today, Chael dives into:

• Francis Ngannou's shocking decision to leave the UFC and his heavyweight title behind (00:56)
• What Ngannou might do next (13:36)
• The booking of Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane for the UFC 285 main event in March, as well as Stipe Miocic breaking his silence to call dibs on the winner (24:19)
• His frustration with Paddy Pimblett following the announcement of Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev for the London card (31:51)
• Why Sean Strickland deserves more credit for his main event performance this past weekend (48:03)

And more!

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It's officially fight week again! On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• Reports that Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to leave MMA for good so that he can spend more time with his family (00:37)
• Why Chael believes Daniel Cormier is wrong to claim that Alexander Volkanovski defeating Islam Makhachev next month would be the biggest upset in MMA history (9:19)
• Dustin Poirier's comeback for Beneil Dariush, who said that Poirier should consider retiring if The Diamond continues to duck rising contenders (19:10)
• The photo of Khamzat Chimaev that broke the Internet this weekend (26:16)

And more!

In a big week of MMA news, Chael discusses:

• PFL's signing of Jake Paul and how the YouTube star might fare in an MMA fight with free agent Nate Diaz (00:44)
• The re-booking of Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal (18:38)
• Why Belal Muhammad is to be feared in the UFC's welterweight division (23:53)
• Betting lines for a potential future fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones (31:38)

Plus, Chael gives you his pick for the most intimidating fighter in MMA history (39:34).

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In the first episode of 2023, Chael discusses:

• If BJJ king Gordon Ryan should make the transition to MMA (00:45)
• Kamaru Usman's hand injury and what it means for his hopes of getting a welterweight title rematch in March (18:11)
• How Jorge Masvidal can revive his career (24:49)
• Silence at the top of the heavyweight division (35:15)

And more.

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In the final episode of another stellar year for the podcast, Chael discusses:

• Kevin Lee wanting to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov (00:38)
• How can we make Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev happen? (7:10)
• Chito Vera's recent comments about weight cutting and why he considers it to be "cheating" (17:33)
• The glory days of Pride FC and how they compare to the UFC (27:14)

Plus, Dillon Danis stops by to talk about his upcoming boxing fight with KSI, his beef with Ariel Helwani, the UFC 229 melee, if/when he'll return to MMA, and more (36:04).

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On today's episode, Chael discusses:

• The announcement of Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen and what this means for the bantamweight title picture (00:37)
• Whether the MMA world should be shocked if Alexander Volkanovski dethrones Islam Makhachev in February (9:02)
• Why Khamzat Chimaev needs to choose a weight class and stick to it (18:52)
• One of Chael's new favorite middleweight fighters, as well as whether Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 is truly the right title fight to make at 185 (28:16)

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