On today’s episode, I dive into Alex Pereira coming into fight week 22 pounds overweight, and why I’d love to see him make the move to heavyweight after UFC 313.

Then, Justin Gaethje is the betting underdog against Rafael Fiziev—does that surprise you? I also have no reason to believe Dustin Poirier will hang up the gloves any time soon based on the things he's saying recently.

And with talks of Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall going nowhere, my sources tell me the UFC hasn't even offered Jones the fight. Then, I conclude by breaking down the revisionist history surrounding Ronda Rousey’s loss to Holly Holm, which Rousey's former coach is now labeling "a $4.5 million mistake." And finally, I pay tribute to a revolutionary in wrestling.

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• Pereira 22 lbs overweight (00:00)
• Questioning Pereira (10:24)
• Gaethje vs. Fiziev 2 (20:19)
• Selling the Gaethje-Fiziev rematch (26:04)
• Dustin Poirier isn't done (30:45)
• Jones vs. Aspinall (36:10)
• Rousey's $4.5 million mistake (43:28)
• Buvaisar Saitiev (50:25)

On today’s episode, Rafael Fiziev steps up on short notice to replace Dan Hooker at UFC 313 against Justin Gaethje. While Fiziev said yes, Gaethje is also revealing the names that said no - including Dustin Poirier. Then, I tell you why it was a dirty move for Chris Eubank Jr. to slap Conor Benn in the face with an egg. Plus, Francis Ngannou admits he wasn’t fully confident before the Tyson Fury fight, and I really appreciate his honesty.

Also, what will Henry Cejudo do next? Darren Till also wants to return to the UFC; remember that time he fought Dricus Du Plessis in a close fight? And finally, I tell you what I enjoyed from the most recent FloWrestling Night in America.

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On today’s episode, I look back at UFC Seattle. Why does Brendan Allen keep losing, and how can he get back on track? Then, I give my take on the eye poke that led to the unceremonious end to Song Yadong's defeat of Henry Cejudo, and I tell you how I think the UFC should I’ll share my thoughts on how the UFC should handle eye pokes. And how the heck did Anthony Hernandez end up with the nickname ‘Fluffy’?

I also hear Charles Oliveira won’t fight Ilia Topuria because Oliveira thinks he deserves a title shot. Meanwhile, with Michael Chandler now booked against Paddy Pimblett, I'm saying I told you so when it comes to Conor McGregor.

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On today’s episode, I react to a slew of breaking news! Ilia Topuria has vacated his featherweight title, and I explain why I respect him for making the move. Then, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes will fight for vacant belt, and I tell you what excites me most about this fight.

Also, with Shavkat Rakhmonov unable to fight at UFC 315, I give my thoughts on Jack Della Maddalena stepping in as his replacement.

Plus, I try to make sense of Henry Cejudo fighting Song Yadong this weekend at UFC Seattle. And ahead of his title defense against Magomed Ankalaev, I argue why Alex Pereira losing that fight may actually work in his favor. And finally, is Conor McGregor going to fight for BKFC?

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On today’s episode, I return to mid-December when Gilbert Burns gave me an early Christmas present by posting my phone number online because I claimed he was retired. So, I take your calls and texts (while learning how to group-FaceTime) and try to figure out whether Burns is retired, and what his next matchup should be if he isn’t.

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On today’s episode, I talk about Eric Nicksick's criticism of Sean Strickland’s “uninspiring” performance at UFC 312. Then, Nate Diaz called me, and he told me he wants back with the UFC. Plus, Stipe Miocic claims Francis Ngannou would beat Jon Jones, but does the MMA math back him up? And finally, Dana White gets challenged by the Pillow Fighting Championship, and Paddy Pimblett wants to welcome Ilia Topuria to the lightweight division. 

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On today’s episode, I recap UFC 312, and I tell you why I’m pumping the brakes on calling Zhang Weili the best fighter in the UFC following her impressive win over Tatiana Suarez. Plus, just how good is Dricus du Plessis after his dominant over Sean Strickland? And with DDP's callout of Alex Pereira after the fight, I can't help but wonder whether that was the right move for the middleweight champ. And is DDP really the "nice guy" he appears to be? I have my doubts.

And finally, I share a funny store about Dominick Cruz on the heels of the former champ's retirement.

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On today’s episode, I break down why now is the perfect time for Israel Adesanya to retire. Then, I give my thoughts on Conor McGregor spitting on a fan in Las Vegas after getting taunted. Plus, whoever leaked Kevin Lee’s training footage owes him an apology. And why is Ilia Topuria so eager to fight Islam Makhachev?

Then, the UFC 312 press conference was one of the nastiest ones I’ve ever seen. And, last week I questioned why Alex Pereira decided to corner Sean Strickland, and now Strickland has given us an answer. Also, Strickland sparred a fan, and I don't understand why this USELESS tradition still exists.

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On today’s episode, I react to what we saw this past weekend at UFC Saudi Arabia, including my issue with Michael ‘Venom’ Page being the underdog in his win over Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov, and why I don’t envy the position that Israel Adesanya finds himself in after losing to Nassourdine Imavov. Plus, Dana White said he will explore other options if they can’t make Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall happen, even though I don’t believe Jones has officially been offered that fight yet. Then, why I should’ve begun investing in TKO earlier. And finally, did Khabib Nurmagomedov give Conor McGregor PTSD? And why is McGregor attacking fellow countryman Paul Hughes?

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On today’s episode, I’ll explain why I’m mad about Jake and Logan Paul’s most recent publicity stunt. Then, former rivals Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya are friends now ... do we like that? And, Adesanya says his legacy is cemented -- I’ll tell you whether I agree with him. Also, Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov states the obvious, Alex Pereira is cornering Sean Strickland at UFC 312, and talks of Jon Jones fighting Tom Aspinall have gone quiet. Plus, where would you like to see Conor McGregor fight next?

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