We've got a SCANDAL upon us! On today's episode, I react to the UFC fight fixing controversy that played out over the weekend, which leads me to ask you ... would you fix a fight for $50,000? After that, I tell you about Ronda Rousey GOING OFF on Joe Rogan and the MMA fan base. Plus, why Tom Aspinall does NOT owe Ciryl Gane an immediate rematch, He…

Vegas says Tom Aspinall would still be favored against Ciryl Gane in a rematch, but should he? Then, if Alex Pereira and Jon Jones do face off at The White House ... I've got an issue with it. And why isn't Jones listed in the UFC rankings? Also, Islam Makhachev admitted he's struggled gaining weight ahead of his welterweight title fight at UFC 322…

UFC 321 ended in a no contest after Ciryl Gane’s double eye-poke on Tom Aspinall. I share my thoughts on whether it was the right call, and if it’s fair that Aspinall’s stock dropped after the fight. Then, Jon Jones made it clear he still wants to fight Alex Pereira, but is waiting for The White House card next summer the right move? Plus, my solut…

UFC 321 goes down Saturday in Abu Dhabi, but first, the latest on what I’m hearing about Ilia Topuria’s next fight. And, Paddy Pimblett went after Topuria in a recent interview, accusing him of stalling on signing the title bout contract. Then, how is Dillon Danis supposed to prepare for a fight against former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall? And,…

Brendan Allen made over Reinier de Ridder QUIT! My thoughts on that, plus what that we can learn about Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane from this past weekend's main event.. Plus, should Kevin Holland have continued after Mike Malott’s illegal low blows? Later, Joe Rogan called Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira “the biggest fight in human history” and said it …

I begin with the question you all keep asking me: Who should Alex Pereira be targeting next — Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, or Carlos Ulberg? And what do we make of Khamzat Chimaev calling out Pereira again? Then, whether Reinier de Ridder can secure a title shot with a win over Brendan Allen on Saturday. Plus, Kamaru Usman revealed his dream scenario t…

Dana White just announced the headliners for UFC 323 in December, and I open my giving you my thoughts on Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van. Then, coming off his win Saturday over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, Charles Oliveira wants to challenge Max Holloway for the BMF belt. Later, why a potential Alex Pereira vs. …

I kick off today's show with some stories from my week that you have to hear. After that, why isn't anybody talking about a trilogy between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev? And in more UFC 320 fallout, Sean O’Malley says he’s the only one who can beat Merab Dvalishvili. Plus, the UFC rankings FINALLY got it right! And with the UFC rumored to be t…

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As things heat up between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 320, I make the case for why Pereira should move to heavyweight no matter how this fight plays out. Then, more fallout from Wanderlei Silva’s post-fight attack. Plus, Cory Sandhagen’s coach says he can beat Merab Dvalishvili by outwrestling him - I give you my take on Sandhage…

Wanderlei Silva got knocked out in a post-fight brawl, and I'll give you my thoughts on that to start today's show. Then, Jake Matthews is appealing his controversial loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth in a scenario I’ve, admittedly, never seen before. Plus, after beating Dominick Reyes, Carlos Ulberg says he wants to be the backup for Magomed Ankalae…

Paddy Pimblett continued his feud with Ilia Topuria while angling for a fight in Madrid. Then, did Conor McGregor really demand $100 million to fight on The White House card? And how does the UFC plan to handle an outdoor event? Plus, Matt Brown calls McGregor vs. Michael Chandler on the main card a “completely irrelevant fight.” Later, why doesn’t…

Tom Aspinall says he wants a quick turnaround after facing Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, but what real options are there for him at heavyweight? Then, Joe Rogan calls Francis Ngannou the scariest heavyweight champion ever, and Max Kellerman takes heat for his comments on where Terence Crawford fits in the all-time ranks. Plus, the matchup that actually ma…

After announcing his candidacy only a few months ago, Conor McGregor has already withdrawn from the presidential race in Ireland. And if McGregor headlines The White House card next year like he thinks he will, who would he face? Then, I clear up some things about B.J. Penn following his most recent arrest. Plus, with Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez pul…

I begin with Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez, and whether WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman was trying to make the moment about himself. Then, my recap of UFC Noche, and why I’m still confident in the “Fighting Nerds” despite another main event defeat. Plus, does Crawford using Ilia Topuria’s walkout song hint at a future crossover fight? …

I begin by discussing whether Fluffy Hernandez should get a title shot for beating Reinier de Ridder. Then, Jon Jones vows to show Dana White how serious he is about being on The White House card - but how can he actually prove it? Plus, Joe Rogan puts an asterisk on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record, and the definitive answer to who’s the be…

Nassourdine Imavov deserves credit for his win over Caio Borralho on Saturday, but does he have what it takes to challenge Khamzat Chimaev? And while many are down on Borralho and The Fighting Nerds after the loss, I’m not. Then, the problem with Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, and why Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker feels like the right fight. Plus, I…

I'm back, and I'm ready to give you the goods on my rematch with Craig Jones at CJI 2 in Las Vegas this past weekend. Then, my thoughts on Darren Till’s knockout of Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22, and my surprise at learning that former UFC fighter Thiago Tavares is now ... a doctor? Also, Alexander Volkanovski admitted in a recent interview th…

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…

I’m revisiting the Raja Jackson incident to explain my take on it again. Then, my thoughts on Sean O’Malley admitting he tried to emulate Conor McGregor a little too much, and also why Suga' believes nobody can beat Khamzat Chimaev. Also, Bo Nickal returns to wrestling this weekend for Real American Freestyle - but does fighting in the UFC give him…

After Gable Steveson pulled out of his grappling match with Craig Jones this weekend, I’m stepping in to face Jones instead. Then, my thoughts on Jake Paul’s next fight against Gervonta "Tank" Davis. Also, will Jack Della Maddalena struggle if his fight with Islam Makhachev goes to the ground? And while Makhachev keeps showing interest in facing Il…

Sean Strickland is SUSPENDED! What does it mean for his hopes of becoming a champion again? I'll discus that and the PACKED middleweight division, which features three former champs in Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, and Israel Adesanya, and a whole bunch of young guys waiting for their shot. Speaking of whom, Reineir de Ridder has a path to the tit…

UFC 319 is in the books, and I begin with the top 10 moments from Saturday night in Chicago. Then, I react to the narrative that the main card was “boring,” and whether that’s fair. Plus, after Khamzat Chimaev’s domination of Dricus du Plessis, I’ll tell you how Chimaev's next opponent can beat him. Also, what's next for Aaron Pico following his br…

The UFC signed a massive deal to move to Paramount starting in 2026 - ending pay-per-views! I’ll tell you what that means for fans and fighters. Then, Caio Borralho finds himself in an unusual spot as the backup for UFC 319’s main event in Chicago, while still set to face Nassourdine Imavov in three weeks. Also, Khamzat Chimaev says his striking wi…

The latest odds for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev surprised me - I’ll tell you why. And, just how good is DDP, anyway? Plus, a preview of their massive showdown at UFC 319. Later, coming off his win Saturday against Roman Dolidze over the weekend, who should Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez face next? And, I’ve been critical of Brock Lesnar in th…