Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back get started by debating the meaning of Jon Jones’ latest series of social media posts (09:44) and Chael Sonnen’s latest comments (25:48), along with the news and notes from around the sport.

Michael Morales, undefeated UFC phenom and ranked welterweight, joins after his massive first-round KO over Gilbert Burns to discuss the quick finish, meeting fellow Ecuadorian 'Chit'o Vera, wanting to beat up Ian Machado Garry, his path to the title, and more (44:30).

Ian Machado Garry returns to the program to discuss being the backup fighter at UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena’s title victory over Belal Muhammad, Islam Makhachev moving up, a fight against Sean Brady, the depth of the welterweight division, Michael Morales’ callout, Charles Oliveira vs. Ilia Topuria, and more (1:01:54).

Holly Holm calls in after announcing her return to boxing with Most Valuable Promotions and breaks down her upcoming fight and return to the sweet science, the GFL’s dissolution, her future in MMA, her legendary two-sport hall of fame career, Harrison-Peña for the 135 title, and more (1:35:39).

Claressa Shields, two-time Olympic gold medalist and current three-division undisputed boxing champion, joins Ariel in the studio and gets into her upcoming bout against Lani Daniels, only sparring men, returning to the Olympics, Ade Oladipo’s comments on the quality of her recent opponents, her beef with MVP and Jake Paul, Shadasia Green, Taylor-Serrano 3 on Netflix, her relationship with Alycia Baumgardner, her short-lived suspension, fighting in the PFL, and much more (2:06:25).

Jake Paul joins to preview his fight against Julio César Chávez Jr. and discuss MVP’s huge moves in women’s boxing, fighting Mike Tyson with a hurt ankle, fights falling through against Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis, the status of his long-time feud with KSI, a rematch with Tommy Fury, a megafight with Anthony Joshua next year, and more (3:05:44).