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There's lots of title talk following this past weekend's UFC Qatar event, and I've got a lot to say on today's episode. First, I explain why Arman Tsarukyan's star-making performance should earn him a shot at Ilia Topuria. After that, Ian Machado Garry got the W, but did he himself secure a title shot? I weigh in. Then, the latest crazy things getting said about Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, a very strange feeling I have about combat sports right now, and my thoughts on the relationship between Gable Steveson and Jon Jones.

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CHAPTERS:

• Tsarukyan's title chances (00:00)
• Ian Garry's title chase (08:45)
• Crazy Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul takes (17:50)
• Things are getting weird in combat sports (26:55)
• The dynamic duo of Jones and Steveson (41:06)

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen dive deep into the wild world of combat sports — and this episode is loaded. From Jake Paul’s shocking matchup with Anthony Joshua to Dana White revealing personal stories about Francis Ngannou, this is one of the most stacked Fighter and the Kid conversations in months.

Brendan breaks down exactly why Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is one of the most insane events in modern boxing. From AJ’s Olympic pedigree to Jake’s rapid rise and massive risk, Schaub explains the real danger, how the fight could end, and why boxing could be in trouble if things get weird. He also reveals behind-the-scenes insight into how Joshua is preparing, including training with Usyk’s camp.

Bryan and Brendan also react to Dana White’s intense story about Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul’s next-level confidence going into the fight, the UFC Qatar card, Machado Garry’s rise, the lightweight and welterweight divisions, Dustin Poirier’s insight on grappling with world-level wrestlers, and what needs to happen for MMA and boxing to stay grounded in reality.

The guys also talk Jeff Dye’s viral GoFundMe controversy, the culture around youth sports, health industry scams, baseball politics, MRI scans, longevity, and the hilarious chaos that always follows the Fighter and the Kid.

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen dive deep into the wild world of combat sports — and this episode is loaded. From Jake Paul’s shocking matchup with Anthony Joshua to Dana White revealing personal stories about Francis Ngannou, this is one of the most stacked Fighter and the Kid conversations in months.

Brendan breaks down exactly why Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is one of the most insane events in modern boxing. From AJ’s Olympic pedigree to Jake’s rapid rise and massive risk, Schaub explains the real danger, how the fight could end, and why boxing could be in trouble if things get weird. He also reveals behind-the-scenes insight into how Joshua is preparing, including training with Usyk’s camp.

Bryan and Brendan also react to Dana White’s intense story about Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul’s next-level confidence going into the fight, the UFC Qatar card, Machado Garry’s rise, the lightweight and welterweight divisions, Dustin Poirier’s insight on grappling with world-level wrestlers, and what needs to happen for MMA and boxing to stay grounded in reality.

The guys also talk Jeff Dye’s viral GoFundMe controversy, the culture around youth sports, health industry scams, baseball politics, MRI scans, longevity, and the hilarious chaos that always follows the Fighter and the Kid.

If you want MMA insight, boxing analysis, and the funniest breakdowns on the internet — this episode is loaded front to back. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk

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Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen dive deep into the wild world of combat sports — and this episode is loaded. From Jake Paul’s shocking matchup with Anthony Joshua to Dana White revealing personal stories about Francis Ngannou, this is one of the most stacked Fighter and the Kid conversations in months.

Brendan breaks down exactly why Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua is one of the most insane events in modern boxing. From AJ’s Olympic pedigree to Jake’s rapid rise and massive risk, Schaub explains the real danger, how the fight could end, and why boxing could be in trouble if things get weird. He also reveals behind-the-scenes insight into how Joshua is preparing, including training with Usyk’s camp.

Bryan and Brendan also react to Dana White’s intense story about Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul’s next-level confidence going into the fight, the UFC Qatar card, Machado Garry’s rise, the lightweight and welterweight divisions, Dustin Poirier’s insight on grappling with world-level wrestlers, and what needs to happen for MMA and boxing to stay grounded in reality.

The guys also talk Jeff Dye’s viral GoFundMe controversy, the culture around youth sports, health industry scams, baseball politics, MRI scans, longevity, and the hilarious chaos that always follows the Fighter and the Kid.

If you want MMA insight, boxing analysis, and the funniest breakdowns on the internet — this episode is loaded front to back. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatk

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC Qatar including who is actually going to get the next shot at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and did Ian Machado Garry make a compelling argument that he should be fighting Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title? Plus we react to the news that Jake Paul is actually facing Anthony Joshua in December plus much more …

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Happy Monday, Donks! LT and BC are live in the studio to break it all down from UFC Qatar and more.

 Arman Tsarukyan returned from a layoff to crush Dan Hooker and called for a January title shot vs. Ilia Topuria.

Ian Machado Garry outpointed No. 1 Belal Muhammad and then called out Islam Makhachev. Did he do enough to secure a matchup against Islam?

Also from UFC Qatar undercard, Kyoji Horiguchi returned to the Octagon for first time since 2016. Did he becomes an instant flyweight title contender?

The guys also recap RING IV and more!

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On Episode 3,621, the guys had UFC Qatar to go over and also spoke to Coach Jason Parillo.

On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel & Chael recap a loaded fight night from Qatar this past weekend that saw two contenders rise to the top. First, did Arman Tsarukyan do enough to officially cement himself as Ilia Topuria's next opponent for the lightweight championship? If not Arman, then who... and if not Arman, than what else does Arman need to do to finally get a crack at the title? In the co main event, Ian Machado Garry reigned victorious over Belal Muhammad and called for a shot at Islam Makhachev for his first title defense of the welterweight crown. There are a ton of contenders vying for the shot at the champion, so no better time for DC to break out his match-making skills. Then, ahead of WWE Survivor Series this saturday, "Dirty" Dom Mysterio joins the show as he gets ready to seek revenge on John Cena.

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