• The Bantamweight Title Picture, Defending Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, and Tom Aspinall vs. Francis Ngannou?
    Nov 26 2024

    I'm back in the studio today, and on today's episode, I give you something a little bit different! Recently, I've started a podcast on my YouTube channel with my film producer friend (and big MMA fan) Mike Soccio, and I wanted to bring you some of that podcast on today's episode of "You're Welcome." In this snippet, the two of us discuss the UFC bantamweight title picture following Petr Yan's win over Deiveson Figueiredo, as well as whether Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira will get the next shot at Jon Jones. Additionally, I fly solo to give you some more thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, and my crazy idea for Aspinall's next opponent.

    The following time codes are approximate:

    • The UFC heavyweight title picture (00:00)
    • Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson reaction (14:00)
    • My podcast with Mike Soccio (30:53)

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Jon Jones or Islam Makhachev for No. 1 P4P? Plus, UFC 310 Shakeup and Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Reaction!
    Nov 22 2024

    Join me as I wind through the streets of New York City while I deliver my unmatched analysis of several happenings in the combat sports world. On today's episode, I talk about Jon Jones' place in the pound-for-pound rankings, the new UFC 310 welterweight showdown between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry, as well as the UFC's signing of grappling specialist Mikey Musumeci. Plus, I tell you about my run-in with Larry Holmes, and also my thoughts on what really happened between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

    The following time codes are approximate:

    • Jon Jones vs. Islam Makhachev (00:00)
    • Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry (06:28)
    • Mikey Musumeci to UFC Fight Pass (13:22)
    • Stories from NYC (25:46)
    • Paul vs. Tyson reaction (33:40)


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    41 mins
  • UFC 309 Reaction! Plus, Jon Jones Wants More Money and I'm Mad at Bo Nickal
    Nov 19 2024

    Join me as I walk the streets to give you my instant reaction to what we witnessed Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. On today's episode, I tell you what I really saw between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, why Charles Oliveira stole the show, and why I'm disappointed in Bo Nickal. Plus, I talk about a potential Jones vs. Tom Aspinall title fight and Jones' demands for more money to fight the interim heavyweight champion.

    The following time codes are approximate:

    • Oliveira's perfect performance (00:00)
    • Jones vs. Miocic reaction (08:40)
    • I'm upset with Bo Nickal (19:45)
    • Jones vs. Aspinall negotiations (26:41)

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    39 mins
  • Jon Jones DUCKED Me! Plus, Bo Nickal's Big Claim and Jones vs. Miocic Preview
    Nov 12 2024

    It's a massive week in combat sports, and on today's episode I discuss the UFC 309 main event from several angles. Plus, I tell you about something Bo Nickal said, and I also revisit the night Jorge Masvidal suckerpunched Leon Edwards before explaining why I think the two should finally get locked in the cage together.

    The following time codes are approximate:

    • Bo Nickal wants Shara Bullet (00:00)
    • The psychology of Jon Jones (11:57)
    • Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (29:23)
    • Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards (38:50)
    • Jon Jones says he's never ducked anyone besides me (47:34)

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    57 mins
  • Jon Jones' Perfect Record, Poirier vs. Holloway 3 Rumors, and My New Favorite Fighter
    Nov 8 2024

    With a new rule change in the UFC, some are wondering whether Jon Jones will benefit from it by having the one loss of his career moved to a no-contest. I give you my thoughts on that, plus I also tell you why I think we could see Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier battle it out in the cage for a third time. Additionally, Brandon Moreno is back, something CRAZY just happened in a fight, and I've got a UFC prospect that I have to tell you about. You're welcome.

    The following time codes are approximate:

    • Brandon Moreno's title hopes (00:00)
    • Jon Jones' record (11:35)
    • The featherweight triangle (18:30)
    • Poirier vs. Holloway 3? (29:03)
    • The rise of Oban Elliott (38:12)
    • A viral moment (48:41)


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    55 mins
  • Stipe Miocic Won’t Make It Out of the First Round With Jon Jones. Plus, Which UFC Fighter Should Be President?
    Nov 5 2024

    On today's episode, I begin by discussing the news that Ian Garry and Joaquin Buckley will headline the final Fight Night of the year. I also talk about why Ilia Topuria could be champion for years to come, Derrick Lewis's strong take on Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, and Tom Aspinall's smart plans for UFC 309. And on this Election Day, I tell you which UFC fighter could make a good President of the United States.

    The following time codes are approximate:

    • Ian Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley (00:00)
    • Ilia Topuria's reign (11:10)
    • Stipe Miocic is in trouble against Jon Jones (21:05)
    • Tom Aspinall's plans for UFC 309 (30:11)
    • Jake Paul's lie detector test (38:28)
    • Which UFC fighter for president? (49:16)

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Belal Muhammad Out, Alex Pereira In! Plus, Will Khamzat Chimaev Or Sean Strickland Get DDP?
    Nov 1 2024

    Big episode today! Coming up, I discuss the news that Belal Muhammad is out of his UFC 310 title fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov, and also why I believe Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev will be the new headliner. Plus, I tell you whether Khamzat Chimaev or Bo Nickal is the better MMA wrestler, and whether Chimaev or Sean Strickland will get the next middleweight title shot against Dricus du Plessis. There's also some rumors about a fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev? And of course, Conor McGregor says goodbye (again).

    The following time codes are approximate:

    • Belal Muhammad out of UFC 310 (00:00)
    • Why Pereira vs. Ankalaev should slot in (11:06)
    • Chimaev or Stricklalnd next? (20:32)
    • Comparing Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal (30:25)
    • Makhachev vs. Topuria rumors (40:50)
    • Conor McGregor says goodbye... (50:38)


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    56 mins
  • Is Ilia Topuria the Fighter of the Year? Plus, Why UFC 308 Created More Problems Than It Solved
    Oct 29 2024

    On today's post-UFC 308 episode, I talk about the middleweight title picture and whether Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland deserves the next crack at Dricus du Plessis. Plus, I discuss Ilia Topuria's impressive win over Max Holloway and why I think El Matador has a strong case for Fighter of the Year over Alex Pereira. Speaking of Pereira, are we so sure Magomed Ankalaev will be his next opponent?

    *The following time codes are approximate:

    • Ilia Topuria for FOY? (00:00)
    • Middleweight title picture (11:10)
    • Magomed Ankalaev's title hopes (19:58)
    • My problems with UFC 308 (26:05)

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    34 mins