Chael begins by breaking down the cat-and-mouse game between Jon Jones and the UFC, saying he ultimately believes the two sides won't come to a deal for a heavyweight title bout with Francis Ngannou. Plus, Chael discusses how the Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz fight could change everything (10:06), an interesting text he received yesterday, the UFC's new Venum deal (35:30) and he also answers a listener question about referees (39:15).

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What's the story here? Is it that Francis Ngannou, against all odds, beat the great Stipe Miocic to win the heavyweight belt? Or, is it that Jon Jones could be up next? Chael breaks it all down. Then, Chael recaps UFC 260 and also dives into an exciting bantamweight picture, Anderson Silva's announced boxing debut (27:50) and takeaways from the Ben Askren/Jake Paul press conference (34:05).

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Tomorrow night, all eyes will fall on Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. To celebrate, Chael delivers his official prediction for the heavyweight title rematch (33:12). But before that, he discusses Sean O'Malley's refusal to accept his loss to Marlon Vera and what's at stake for former champion Tyron Woodley tomorrow night (22:37). Plus, a fun Khabib story and Khamzat Chimaev says he's back (12:55).

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Chael weighs in on the criticism toward Kevin Holland and whether the rising UFC middleweight deserves it. Plus, he goes around the lightweight division, discussing Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira for the vacant title, Justin Gaethje's next move (20:32) and Dustin Poirier's decision to fight Conor McGregor rather than go for the belt. And, an early look at UFC 260 (38:12).

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After a big news week, Chael breaks down comments from Eddie Alvarez about Conor McGregor's recent struggles. And, with Israel Adesanya focusing on middleweight, what's the status of the Jon Jones fight (29:58)? Plus, Chael's official prediction for tomorrow's Derek Brunson-Kevin Holland showdown (45:50).

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Chael explains the path to a second welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal, breaking down all the compelling storylines along the way. And with the fight booked, what does this mean for Leon Edwards and the rest of the division? Plus, Henry Cejudo wants Max Holloway (22:30) and Chael reflects on the legacy of the man he never met.

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Chael explains why Israel Adesanya's loss at UFC 259 might not impact a potential fight between Izzy and Jon Jones. Plus, an early forecast of Poirier-McGregor 3 (24:17), Julianna Pena wants a piece of Amanda Nunes (31:40) and Chael praises Belal Muhammad ahead of Saturday's main event against Leon Edwards.

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After a WILD UFC 259, Chael gets heated over the scoring of the main event and the questions surrounding Aljamain Sterling decision to accept the bantamweight belt (22:58). Plus, potential next opponents for Israel Adesanya (36:02) and Amanda Nunes, and does anyone want to fight Islam Makhachev?

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With Israel Adesanya vying for the 205 pound title Saturday, Chael wonders why other top light heavyweights aren't calling Izzy out (20:05). Plus, a breakdown of the "cat-and-mouse" game between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling (32:25) and, after the UFC cut ties with two legends this week, Chael has some things to get off his chest.

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Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya. Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson. Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling. Just days before a massive UFC 259, Chael picks his winners to the three title fights. Plus, Khabib's comments on Islam Makhachev (28:14) and Chael defends Paulo Costa (39:56).

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