Urijah Faber and Patrick Mix Join the Show, and UFC Sao Paulo: Błachowicz vs. Jacare Preview
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Josh is joined by “The California Kid” Urijah Faber to discuss how challenging it was to resume his MMA career after he stepped away in 2016, his storybook return to the Octagon against Ricky Simon in July, his upcoming UFC 245 fight vs. rising contender Petr Yan, Cody Garbrandt’s status with Team Alpha Male, and much more. Then, undefeated Bellator prospect Patrick Mix calls in and talks about his eleven straight wins to start his career, including his most recent victory against Isaiah Chapman, representing Bellator in his next fight against Yuki Motoya at Rizin 20 in Japan on New Year’s Eve, feeling like he would’ve won Season 27 of The Ultimate Fighter had he been on the show, and a lot more. First, Josh gives his thoughts on the main event of UFC Sao Paulo between Jan Błachowicz and Jacare Souza, making his Light Heavyweight debut. Get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic when you go to http://theathletic.com/joshgross
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