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Josh and Big John analyze the Stephen A. Smith controversy after input from Chael Sonnen and Joe Rogan's recent reply, continue the discussion about fighters not being top tier if they're not in the UFC after Brendan Schaub addressed it on his show this week, answer fan questions and more.

Big John and Josh get into the tragic news of Kobe Bryant's devastating passing, Tyron Woodley's comments on blowing through his money, more on Stephen A. Smith's comments after Josh's discussion with Joe Rogan, CTE and fighter longevity, Bellator 238 including Cyborg's title win, the featherweight grand prix and more.

Josh and Big John break down the UFC 246 card including Conor McGregor's impressive comeback victory over Donald Cerrone, Bellator's upcoming card in LA where Cris Cyborg faces Julia Budd for the featherweight title and more.

Josh and Big John go into depth on Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone which takes place this weekend, Josh gives his thoughts on comments made on the Joe Rogan Fight Companion about Bellator not having UFC caliber fighters and the guys discuss Anthony Pettis suing USADA.

Josh and Big John talk John's experience in Japan for Bellator, Michael "Venom" Page being comparible to Anderson Silva, Conor McGregor saying Khabib is trembling, what they're hoping to see in 2020, UFC overtaking NFL on social media, fan questions and more!

Josh talks Bellator & Rizin cross promotional fights from this past weekend and answer's fan questions including MVP's place in Bellator and chances at winning a title, Conor McGregor's status after the Cowboy fight, Jorge Masvidal's best year in the UFC and what the future holds for him and much more.

Big John and Josh, just back from their trip to Hawaii for Bellator recap both fight cards including the title defense of Ilima-Lei MacFarlane, catch up on UFC 245 results and fallout, Frankie Edgar's loss to Korean Zombie and his decision to stay at 145lbs, Rory MacDonald's departure from Bellator and Coker's classy response, Joe Rogan's comments on judges and more.

Big John and Josh Thomson talk Anthony Joshua's win over Andy Ruiz Jr., Tito Ortiz's finish of Alberto Del Rio, what's next for Tito, Alistair Overeem's nasty cut at UFC on ESPN, the 2 fights that ended in a draw, Dan Miragliotta's controversial conduct, upcoming UFC 245 and who will win between Colby Covington and Kamara Usman and more.

Big John and Josh talk Cynthia Calvillo missing weight for a second time, Renan Barao being cut from the UFC, Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Anthony Joshua 2 predictions, Tito Ortiz vs Alberto Del Rio and Tito's decision to take the fight and more.

Big John and Josh Thomson preview recently announced fights, Conor McGregor vs Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, how Cowboy fairs against Conor at welterweight and what outcomes will determine the next move for each fighter, Khabib vs Tony Ferguson announced once again, the preparation for each fighter and what advantages they hold over each other, Jorge Masvidal's position in the welterweight division, not being bothered for a title fight, John Wayne Parr's retirement and more.