Stephen Thompson around (3:17) discusses his recent pay issues with the UFC, his upcoming fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 296, why he turned down the fight the first time, his thoughts on Ian Machado Garry, when he might call it quits, his time away from the Octagon, Edwards vs. Covington, how his fight will play out against Rakhmonov, and more.

In the latest On the Nose around (32:05), Ariel Helwani discusses the latest WWE releases, the McGregor vs. Chandler fight delay, judging takedowns, Scott Coker’s legacy with Bellator, Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson, and more.

Jim Lampley around (1:13:43) discusses Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo showdown, what he’s been up to since HBO Boxing folded, his emotional last HBO fight, the impact of Muhammad Ali, his relationship with Howard Cosell, why he moved to Chapel Hill, influencer boxing, his favorite calls, and more.

Johnny Eblen around (2:28:56) discusses his nasty cut at Bellator 299, if he thought the fight would be stopped, what happened after the fight with Fabian Edwards, how he feels about Colby Covington, the reported PFL sale, if it’s his final fight for Bellator, training with Sean Strickland, and more.

Alex Pereira around (2:56:31) discusses his upcoming light heavyweight title fight at UFC 295, his performance against Jan Blachowicz, where he feels most comfortable 185 or 205, Sean Strickland, facing Jiri Prochazka, if he wants to win this fight for his coach, training with Dillon Danis, his issues with Anthony Smith, and more.

Logan Paul around (3:29:23) discusses his return to boxing, why he didn’t get the Nate Diaz fight, why Dillon Danis is his opponent, his thoughts on Danis’ social media posts on Nina Agdal, if he regrets picking Danis, possibly facing Mike Perry, his relationship with Jake Paul, his official prediction, and more.

The team then around (4:21:42) announces the upcoming live NYC show on Nov. 10 at citywinery.com.

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