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!

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A Message for Slap Fighting, Luke Rockhold Is Back, and Betting the House on Conor McGregor

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Just before I left Oregon to cover UFC 302 for ESPN, I recorded an extra special episode for you all today! First, I tell you why I LOVE the UFC 303 booking between Ian Machado Garry and Michael "Venom" Page. Then, I talk about what Islam Makhachev can do to be ranked above his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the GOAT conversation. Then, I talk to MMA judge (and my friend) Douglas Crosby about the state of MMA judging, similarities between he and Ronda Rousey, why judges don't typically speak to the media, and much, much more. The following time codes are approximate:Ian Garry vs. MVP (00:00)Islam Makhachev's legacy (11:00)Douglas Crosby interview (25:52)Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.com New Customers use code  CHAEL to get a NO SWEAT BET up to $1500 if your first bet doesn’t hit. Gambling problem? Call 1-800 Gambler or in West Virginia visit 1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8HOPENY or text HOPENY 467369. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Kansas. 21 &over; age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. One No Sweat Bet per new customer. Issued as one Bonus Bet based on amount of initial losing bet. Bonus bets expire 168 hours after issuance. See dkng.com/mma for eligibility, wagering and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources. 

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How Islam Makhachev Can Surpass Khabib. Plus, My Exclusive Interview with MMA Judge Douglas Crosby

It’s UFC 302 fight week! We’re gonna dive into that and much more in today’s episode:  My take on the alarming Conor McGregor partying footage (00:00) Breaking down the Xs and Os of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier (12:07)How I think Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa will play out (22:02)An update on Ryan Garcia’s positive drug test (31:24)My recent traffic stop in West Linn, OR (43:32)
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Conor McGregor’s Partying Again?! Plus, My Breakdown of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! On today's episode, I'm gonna spend a lot of time talking about Conor McGregor: His big plans for 2024, why Dustin Poirier doesn't think he'll fight McGregor again, and if McGregor is even training enough for his June 29 return fight with Michael Chandler. Plus, I talk about Carlos Ulberg stepping in for Khalil Rountree, as well as that boxing fight I took with Anderson Silva... The following time codes are approximate:My boxing fight with Anderson Silva (00:00)Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg (12:08)My message to Belal Muhammad (20:46)Conor McGregor's big 2024 plans (32:48)McGregor stopping trash talk? (42:52)I don't believe Dustin Poirier (52:50)How bad does McGregor want it? (01:00:40)

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The REAL REASON I'm Fighting Anderson Silva. Plus, How Bad Does Conor McGregor Want It?

Bonjour! I'm back from Paris. And on today's episode, I'm getting into my big takeaways from the entire FOUR seconds of Conor McCregor's training footage, my issue with Ian Machado Garry saying he's "accepted" a fight with Michael "Venom" Page, and the thing I'm missing from Tom Aspinall. Plus, is Max Holloway also the No. 1 contender at 155 lbs.? The following time codes are approximate:Oleksandr Usyk's win over Tyson Fury (00:00)My advice to Tom Aspinall (10:48)Conor McGregor's training footage (22:44)Ian Garry vs. MVP? (33:58)Max Holloway's next move (42:06)To give this program the support it deserves, give me a FOLLOW here on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify.

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Conor McGregor's Training Footage, My Issue with Ian Garry, and I Need More From Tom Aspinall

Happy Tuesday! On today's episode, I react to Derrick Lewis' win this past weekend, and a certain heavyweight triangle involving Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, and Tom Aspinall. Plus, Dana White says UFC 303 is already breaking records! Crazy John Fury also head-butted someone from Oleksandr Usyk's team, but I don't believe it. And a whole lot more! The following time codes are approximate:Derrick Lewis' win at UFC St. Louis (00:00)Jon Jones is calling for Alex Pereira now (09:35)Chandler vs. McGregor is shattering records (18:30)Islam Makhachev's eventual plans to move up to 170 lbs. (29:10)Does someone really have to die in Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?(39:07)The John Fury "head-butt" (46:28)

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A Message for Slap Fighting, Luke Rockhold Is Back, and Betting the House on Conor McGregor

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