From New York City days before another massive Madison Square Garden pay-per-view, I begin today's show discussing the inevitability that is Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Then, some comparisons between Islam Makhachev and Georges St-Pierre, plus I'll tell you what Michael Chandler said about UFC 322's main event between Jack Della Maddalenda and Makhachev. Oh, and I just learned Valentina Shevchenko is fighting on Saturday.

And to close out the show, I give you the latest updates on Jon Jones and fight fixing in the UFC.

CHAPTERS:

• Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev (00:00)
• Valentina Shevchenko's lack of promotion (08:05)
• Early thoughts on JDM vs. Islam (16:12)
• Chandler weighs in on JDM vs. Islam (25:52)
• Jon Jones + fight fixing latest (34:28)

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Just before headed off to New York for an interview with Islam Makhachev, I tell you about all the fighters who have come out this week to reveal they've also been offered to take a dive in exchange for a bribe. Then, with Tank Davis out of a boxing match with Jake Paul, rumors of Paul taking on Francis Ngannou are swirling. Will it happen? Plus, Jon Jones may have his star pupil in Gable Steveson, more on Ronda Rousey's vendetta against MMA, and early thoughts on next weekend's title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev.

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CHAPTERS:

• Fighters say they've been offered to take a dive (00:00)
• Francis Ngannou vs. Jake Paul in boxing? (10:22)
• An Ngannou story (18:48)
• Jon Jones' coaching prowess (27:34)
• Revisionist history for Ronda Rousey (35:40)
• Islam Makhachev favored to beat JDM (41:57)

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We've got a SCANDAL upon us! On today's episode, I react to the UFC fight fixing controversy that played out over the weekend, which leads me to ask you ... would you fix a fight for $50,000? After that, I tell you about Ronda Rousey GOING OFF on Joe Rogan and the MMA fan base. Plus, why Tom Aspinall does NOT owe Ciryl Gane an immediate rematch, Henry Cejudo ranks himself above Khabib Nurmagomedov in the GOAT debate, and more on Gable Steveson's UFC prospects.

CHAPTERS:

• UFC fight fixing controversy (00:00)
• Would you fix a fight for $50K? (10:30)
• Ronda Rousey sounds off (22:30)
• Aspinall vs. Gane 2 not immediate? (30:27)
• Gable Steveson's MMA prospects (38:28)
• Henry Cejudo's place in GOAT conversation (47:34)

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Vegas says Tom Aspinall would still be favored against Ciryl Gane in a rematch, but should he? Then, if Alex Pereira and Jon Jones do face off at The White House ... I've got an issue with it. And why isn't Jones listed in the UFC rankings?

Also, Islam Makhachev admitted he's struggled gaining weight ahead of his welterweight title fight at UFC 322. Makhachev also weighed in on Paddy Pimblett's lightweight run.

Chapters:

• Odds still favor Aspinall in rematch (00:00)
• Problem with Jones vs. Pereira (08:20)
• Jones not in UFC rankings (16:33)
• Makhachev’s difficult transition to welterweight (23:08)
• Makhachev: Pimblett hasn’t been tested (31:42_

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UFC 321 ended in a no contest after Ciryl Gane’s double eye-poke on Tom Aspinall. I share my thoughts on whether it was the right call, and if it’s fair that Aspinall’s stock dropped after the fight.

Then, Jon Jones made it clear he still wants to fight Alex Pereira, but is waiting for The White House card next summer the right move? Plus, my solution to prevent eye pokes in future fights. And while Umar Nurmagomedov impressed against Mario Bautista, it was what he said post-fight about his cousin Khabib that caught my attention.

Chapters:

• UFC 321 ending as no contest (00:00)
• Fair that Aspinall’s stock dropped? (09:59)
• Jones still wants to fight Pereira (18:01)
• Solution for eye pokes (25:10)
• Umar's win (32:55)

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UFC 321 goes down Saturday in Abu Dhabi, but first, the latest on what I’m hearing about Ilia Topuria’s next fight. And, Paddy Pimblett went after Topuria in a recent interview, accusing him of stalling on signing the title bout contract. Then, how is Dillon Danis supposed to prepare for a fight against former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall? And, why I’m not buying Arnold Allen’s story that he got beat up in Montreal for not speaking French.

Later, Din Thomas called the co-main event between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern an ‘insignificant’ title fight — I explain whether I agree Also, have you ever wondered what fighters eat after weigh-ins? I got some answers on their favorite post-weigh-in meals. And lastly, my official prediction for Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane.

Chapters:

• Rumors about Topuria’s next fight (00:00)
• Pimblett accuses Topuria of ‘stalling’ (08:21)
• How does Danis prepare for Hall? (18:12)
• Arnold Allen attacked in Montreal (26:22)
• Jones still isn’t ranked (29:48)
• Din Thomas: Jandiroba vs. Dern ‘insignificant’ (37:58)
• Fighters post weigh-in meals (45:32)
• No concerns for Aspinall (55:39)
• Official prediction: Aspinall vs. Gane (1:04:53)
  

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I’ll start with the question I keep getting: who should Alex Pereira be targeting next — Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, or Carlos Ulberg? And what do we make of Khamzat Chimaev calling out Pereira again? Then, Reinier de Ridder faces Brendan Allen this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 262, is RDR in line for a title shot with a win? Plus, Kamaru Usman revealed his dream scenario to end his career, I’ll tell you if I think it’s realistic.

Then later, as Merab Dvalishvili gets ready for his fourth title defense of 2025, should he be worried about burnout? Also, Dana White says his feelings about Dvalishvili have changed. And finally, what should the UFC do when a fighter misses weight? Daniel Cormier has a suggestion.

Chapters:

• Who should Pereira be targeting? (00:00)
• Chimaev calls out Pereira (10:59)
• Does RDR get a title fight with a win? (18:03)
• Usman’s dream scenario to end career (25:26)
• Should Dvalishvili be concerned about burnout? (34:13)
• Dana White changed his mind about Dvalishvili (41:37)
• What should the UFC do when fighters miss weight? (48:27)
  

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Dana White just announced the headliners for UFC 323 in December, and I open my giving you my thoughts on Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van. Then, coming off his win Saturday over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, Charles Oliveira wants to challenge Max Holloway for the BMF belt.

Later, why a potential Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones heavyweight fight depends on the outcome of Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane. And with Pereira calling out Jones, should the UFC strip Pereira of his 205 lb. title?

Chapters:

• UFC 323 fights announced (00:00)
• Oliveira called out Holloway for BMF belt (05:48)
• Oliveira's inspiring win vs. Gamrot (11:59)
• Pereira vs. Jones (20:51)
• Does Pereira need to vacate his belt? (29:44)
• Pereira vs. Ulberg? (39:59)

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