To start off, I pay homage to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.

Then, should Reinier de Ridder skip the line for a title shot after he defeated Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi? does he get a title shot next? Plus, with the booking of Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2, I tell you who I think the real No. 1 contender in the light heavyweight division is.

Also, coach Javier Mendez doesn’t think Jon Jones was ever scared of Tom Aspinall, and I agree — so why didn’t the fight happen? Plus, after Max Holloway defended his BMF title at UFC 318 against Dustin Poirier, could Dan Hooker be his next challenger? Islam Makhachev also says Ilia Topuria’s No. 1 pound-for-pound ranking is just UFC marketing — but I’m not buying it. And finally, my thoughts on BJ Penn’s video asking Dana White for help.

Chapters:

• Hulk Hogan memories (00:00)
• Should RDR get a title shot? (12:04)
• No. 1 contender at light heavyweight (19:57)
• Javier Mendez: Jones wasn't scared of Aspinall (27:14)
• Holloway vs. Hooker for BMF title? (37:21)
• Makhachev: Topuria’s No. 1 ranking only for marketing (44:49)
• BJ Penn asks Dana White for help (52:41)

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