This week, Sean, Joe and Ben discuss UFC on FOX 25 with Chris Weidman versus Kelvin Gastelum on top and why this fight was crucial for both competitors. Later, the guys talk about the presence (or, in some cases, the lack thereof) of UFC and MMA stars in pop culture, where UFC may be headed in their pending negotiations for television rights as well as the benefits and drawbacks of three-man commentary teams.

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The great Chael Sonnen fills in for Ben this week as he joins Sean and the victorious Joe Warren on the podcast. The guys talk about Joe's win over Steve Garcia at Bellator 181, the circus that was the Mayweather/McGregor press conferences across the globe, Gegard Mousasi joining Bellator and the emphasis of finishing fights. Later in show, Chael hangs out to answer listener questions about MMA trash-talking and Cyborg possibly heading to the WWE. All this and much more!

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On this week's show, Ben, Joe and Sean break down UFC 213, focusing on Robert Whittaker vs Yoel Romero for the interim UFC middleweight title and the controversial scoring of Fabricio Werdum vs Alistair Overeem. The guys also discuss the professionalism of Amanda Nunes withdrawing from her bout with Valentina Shevchenko on the day of the fight, leaving UFC 213 without its original main event. Later, the guys talk about Justin Gaethje's UFC debut at the TUF 25 finale, the validity of the UFC Hall of Fame and offer up a quick preview for Joe's fight this week against Steve Garcia at Bellator 181.

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Invicta featherweight champ Megan Anderson joins Sean, Joe and Ben this week to provide her statement on her recent withdrawal from the UFC 214 bout with Cris Cyborg.

Later, the guys discuss business specifics from Bellator's NYC pay-per-view, comment further on the UFC flyweight division issues between Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson and Dana White as well as listener questions about fighter bonuses and MMA coaching careers.

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Sean, Joe and Ben return this week to discuss all of the events from Bellator's PPV this past weekend in New York City and the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden. On the docket: Chael Sonnen playing the heel in his win again Wanderlei Silva, Matt Mitrione's dominating win over Fedor Emelianenko, the refereeing controversy in Brent Primus vs Michael Chandler and the disaster that was Aaron Pico vs Zach Freeman.

Also, the guys talk about Johny Hendrick's weight cutting drama and Justine Kish's unfortunate accident at UFC Fight Night 112 as well as listener questions about fighter timidity and the evolution of the UFC.

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This week, Sean, Joe and the returning guest host Jerry Millen break down the latest in MMA including the confirmed boxing superbout between Floyd Mayweather and the UFC's Conor McGregor, UFC Fight Night 111 in Singapore featuring Holly Holm vs Bethe Correia as well as the sweeping changes made by Bellator in their announce team, replacing Sean Grande with former UFC commentator Mike Goldberg and former WWE commentator Mauro Ranallo.

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On this week's podcast, Sean, Ben and Joe discuss the results of UFC Fight Night 110 in New Zealand, specifically Mark Hunt's win over Derrick Lewis and how this reflects on the lack of depth in the UFC heavyweight division. Also, the guys discuss Demetrious Johnson's controversial statement regarding his current relationship with the UFC and Dana White as well as Conor McGregor being listed as Forbes's highest paid MMA fighter. All this plus some great listener questions pertaining to outdated fight disciplines and the art of crowd control in MMA.

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Sean is back stateside this week, returning from his trip to Russia and calling fights for M1 including Brandon Halsey vs Alexander Shlemenko. The guys break down the presently hot MMA scene in Russia and what this means for the industry. Sean, Joe and Ben look at UFC 212 from Brazil, focusing on Aldo/Holloway and Marquardt/Belfort and the fallout from those fights. Also, the guys discuss what to expect with Ronda Rousey's participation in ABC's BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS this summer.

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Sean and Joe are reunited with the victorious Ben Askren, fresh from his successful ONE Welterweight Championship defense in Singapore. The guys discuss UFC Fight Night 109 with Alexander Gustafsson coming out on top over Glover Teixeira, look further into the Cyborg/Magana public confrontation and ponder over a listener question with regard to how classic MMA fighters would fair in today's scene.

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Sean and Joe are joined again this week by MMA executive Jerry Millen to discuss the events from Bellator 179 this past weekend in London including the returning Rory MacDonald defeating Paul Daley. Also, the guys get into the real reasons for the UFC Athlete Retreat in Las Vegas, Cyborg punching Angela Magana, an update on Mayweather vs Conor as well as listener questions concerning the possibility of UFC partnering with ESPN in the near future.

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