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UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier joins Chris Weidman to discuss wrestling, MMA judging, the expectations for Jon Jones at heavyweight and why 2022 was the year of the underdog in mixed martial arts.

Jimmy Smith examines whether 2022 was a successful or down year the UFC (0:21) and share's his reaction to TJ Dillashaw breaking his silence on his retirement (19:25).

RJ Clifford and Angela Hill talk judging, Francis Ngannou, and the fights this weekend with Xtreme Couture’s Eric Nicksick on MMA Today (0:29). And Jimmy Smith gets an update on the contract status of Francis Ngannou from BloodyElbow.com’s John Nash on Unlocking the Cage (18:09).

Din Thomas & UFC Light Heavyweight Anthony Smith are joined by UFC Featherweight Billy Quarantillo to discuss his big win at UFC 282 and what he expects for himself in 2023, plus, Anthony discusses what's next for him after Dana White announced the new title fight at 205lbs between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill.

The Bellator bantamweight grand prix finalists join the podcast, as Jimmy Smith speaks to Patrick 'Patchy' Mix on Unlocking the Cage (:30), and RJ Clifford and Din Thomas chat with interim champion Raufeon Stots (16:11), after the two stamped their tickets to the finals at Bellator 289.

Chris Weidman is joined by Laura Sanko to break down all of the weekend action from UFC 282, plus take a deep dive into the scoring from the Paddy Pimblett/Jared Gordon fight and the Jan Blachowicz/Magomed Ankalaev fight.

Jimmy Smith gets a preview of Bellator 289 from Bellator analyst, Josh 'The Punk' Thomson on Unlocking the Cage (0:27). And on MMA Today, RJ Clifford and Angela Hill catch up with UFC middleweight Eryk Anders to discuss his win at UFC Orlando (22:02).

Din Thomas catches up with Ill Will Brooks to discuss his career, working his way back to the UFC, and the state of the lightweight division on MMA Today (0:32). Plus, Jimmy Smith speaks to UFC welterweight, Rafael dos Anjos, about his win at UFC Orlando (18:47) and discusses a great year for BKFC with their president, David Feldman on Unlocking the Cage (34:12)

Jimmy Smith is joined by two special guests as he goes over the ins and outs of the Cain Velasquez case with TV personality, Jenn Brown, and former prosecutor, Francey Hakes, who have released an audio series on Audible titled 'Breaking Justice: The Cain Velasquez story' (0:31). Plus, RJ Clifford and Din Thomas catch up with newly crowned PFL featherweight champ, Brendan Loughnane to discuss the million dollar prize, beef with Charles Rosa, and plans for the 2023 season on MMA Today (25:04).