Happy Friday! I've got a LOADED show for you all today.* Here's what's coming up courtesy of Uncle Chael: My expert take on Ryan Garcia's failed drug test (00:00)Why Tom Aspinall was wrong to criticize the UFC 304 start time (18:35)I have to rush to Jon Jones' defense again... (26:15)Prediction for Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino at UFC 301 (35:33)Prediction for Jonathan Martinez vs. Jose Aldo (45:51)Prediction for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg (50:52)Ilia Topuria's response to Joe Rogan...

After another weekend of nonstop action in combat sports, Uncle Chael is here to give you the goods!* Here's what to expect on today's episode: Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway, and the featherweight title picture (00:00)My pie-in-the-sky dream for the BMF belt (12:25)Mike Perry's unexpected career turnaround, and Conor McGregor's investment in BKFC (21:34)Why UFC 301 matters and why you, as a fan, should tune in (31:28)What to make of Jose Aldo's upcoming return on Saturday night (39:50)Some big...

Happy Friday, everybody! Here's what's coming up on today's program: Why I can't stop thinking about Ryan Garcia's win over Devin Haney (00:00)Who Tom Aspinall could fight at UFC 304 in Manchester (22:00)Why I feel Justin Gaethje could fight for a UFC title again (31:52)What exactly is Ronda Rousey expecting from her media tour? (41:56)My take on The Rock's upcoming biopic about Mark Kerr (52:24)To support the program, please follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Our Sponsors: * Check out...

No UFC this past weekend, but a bunch still happened in the combat sports world! Allow me to get into it on today's episode.* Here's what to expect: A hindsight look at Ryan Garcia's antics leading up to his fight with Devin Haney (00:00)Michael Chandler says his bout agreement with Conor McGregor hasn't been signed ... uh oh (09:58)Comparisons between Garcia and McGregor (18:02)Whether Max Holloway would put up the BMF belt against Ilia Topuria (27:43)My reaction to the U.S. Olympics...

Guys, there's still so much to get to in the wake of UFC 300! I'm gonna dive way deeper on today's episode. Here's what's coming up in this Friday mega-edition* of the program: Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor FINALLY has serious stakes attached to it (00:00)Why I agree with Joe Rogan's take on Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje (10:45)Ilia Topuria has called out Max Holloway as part of the champ's master plan (21:52)Arman Tsarukyan's dust-up with a fan at UFC 300 (33:14)Jamahal...

What a weekend in Las Vegas at UFC 300! On today's episode, I'm gonna react to everything I saw while taking in one of the best fight cards we've seen in some time.* Here's what's coming up: What I think Max Holloway should do given his newfound leverage (00:00)Why I believe Alex Pereira can already stake his claim as the GOAT (12:10)Conor McGregor is finally set to return ... but will he actually headline UFC 303? (22:58)My respect for both Kayla Harrison and Holly Holm is at an all-time...

So, my video producer is out of town, and now I'm in Las Vegas with ESPN. I wasn't sure how I'd get this episode to you, but as always, I've delivered for you. Enjoy this episode* which comes to you recorded from at first a car, and then a treadmill. The latest in the standoff between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane (00:00)Who do you want to see Paulo Costa fight next, and where the heck is Jared Cannonier? (09:25)Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, Conor McGregor, and what's at stake in the...

I'm at home for today's show, so bear with me as I meander through the hallways of my mansion while waxing poetic about the latest in combat sports. Here's what's coming up: Allegations that came out against Jon Jones this weekend, why I believe this can be a great learning experience for all parties involved, and why this situation reminds me of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (00:00)Similarities between Jones and Lance Armstrong, and why I believe we all owe Jones an apology (13:35)The stakes for...

Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s what’s coming up on today’s show: I breakdown Ronda Rousey’s recent interview, where she claimed to be ‘the greatest fighter to have ever lived’ (00:00)Jon Jones’s injury and how he moves forward (14:05)Charles Oliveira pulled a Cory Sandhagen this week (27:48)UFC 300’s two lightweight matchups and the stakes involved for both (39:21)Is Max Holloway making a mistake by going up to 155lbs? (48:16)Michael Bisping thinks Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker could...

Hey everybody! We've got some fun things to discuss on today's program. Here's what's on deck: Chris Weidman's strong showing in his win, and why I believe there should be some changes regarding eye pokes (00:00)Sean Strickland is in a tough spot, but I have some ideas for him (15:56)Bo Nickal calls Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs a "fraud" (26:40)Why I'm in AWE of The Rock as we approach this weekend's Wrestlemania 40 (36:30)Ronda Rousey has opened up about why her UFC career came to an...

Hey everybody! I've got a big episode for you today as we head into the weekend. Here's what's coming up*: Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is supposedly a No. 1 contender fight, but how is that possible? (00:00)Why Bo Nickal and Chimaev should fight each other if they both win in their next fights (12:58)Where does Sean Strickland fit into all of this? (25:23)Tom Aspinall's callout of Curtis Blaydes for a fight in Manchester, England (38:21)Whether the results of Jon Jones' next fight...

Howdy folks! I hope you had a great weekend! Here’s what’s coming up on today’s show:   My reaction to Igor Severino biting Andre Lima at the UFC Apex last weekend (01:21)Why Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler is getting boring (13:13)Nick Diaz’s heavy bag footage, and when we can expect his return (25:19)How is Netflix going to handle the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson promotion? (35:54)I give my recap of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships (49:14) *All time codes are approximate. Thanks for...

It's been a crazy week for MMA news! We'll get to some of it on today's episode.* Here's what's coming up: Intro (00:00)Why fight negotiations for Conor McGregor are different than they used to be (01:48)Why I think Michael Chandler's motivation for fighting McGregor extends beyond money (15:20)What to make of Marlon Vera's comments regarding Sean O'Malley's greasy hair (28:19)Is Alex Pereira looking past Jamahal Hill? (37:00)Why both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are in very difficult situations...

Happy Tuesday! Here's what's coming up on today's episode: Intro (00:00)Will the real Jon Jones please stand up? (01:41)Why I'm confident Colby Covington vs. Ian Garry will get booked (13:36)Islam Makhachev's criticism of Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway (24:33)Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan, and a rule change I'd like to propose for this fight (35:12)Some controversy surrounding Bo Nickal's UFC 300 main card placement (45:43) Google Podcasts is going away. Remember that if you listen to...

Happy Friday! We've got a lot to cover today. Here's what's I'm getting into in this episode: Intro (00:00)Why Jon Jones could be on the verge of getting sued by a fan (01:49)Why I don't think Conor McGregor deserves a main event spot against Michael Chandler (10:33)Why I think the Suga' Show could come to an end soon (21:01)Sean Strickland's call for an immediate rematch with Dricus du Plessis (33:21)Colby Covington's response to Ian Machado Garry's callout (40:05)Mike Tyson's approach to...

What a weekend in Miami! I can't wait to talk to you about everything that went down this weekend.* Here's what I'm discussing on today's episode: Dustin Poirier's chances of landing a title fight with Islam Makhachev (00:00)Some life and career advice for Benoit Saint-Denis (13:10)What to do next with Sean O'Malley, Ilia Topuria, and Alex Volkanovski (25:28)What I make of Curtis Blaydes' callout of Tom Aspinall (34:10)How Francis Ngannou's career should progress following this past weekend's...

As a make-up for missing some recent episodes, here's the Friday podcast one day early! Today*, I'm talking UFC 299, Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, and the ongoing saga that is Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor. Does Francis Ngannou HAVE to KO Anthony Joshua? And will he? (00:00)Why Big Nog is the one that tried to feed the bus a carrot (11:30)Why I suspect Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor hasn't been booked yet (22:20)The oddsmakers are doubting Dustin Poirier at UFC...

Howdy! Happy UFC 299 fight week. Here's what's coming up on today's show*: My thoughts on Umar Nurmagomedov's win over the weekend (00:00)Some crazy betting line movement for Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2 (12:40)Why I think you're all stupid for doubting Dustin Poirier against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299 (24:22)Why Henry Cejudo thinks Dana White should pull Max Holloway from the Justin Gaethje fight (35:35)MMA math and how it may predict the winner of Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou...

I'm back from Saudi Arabia! I've got a lot to catch up on during today's episode.* Here's what's coming up: My response to Jorge Masvidal's callout of me (00:00)Francis Ngannou's mindset heading into his boxing fight next week with Anthony Joshua (09:50)Looming questions surrounding Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor (19:15)Israel Adesanya has finally spoken up about his next fight (29:32)Why Alexander Volkanovski believes his next fight will be for a featherweight title shot (37:43)My...

What a weekend! I can't wait to talk to you all on today's episode about it*. Here's what's coming up: My thoughts on Ilia Topuria's performance against Alexander Volkanovski (00:00)Why Max Holloway is a happy man today (09:38)A very fun co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa (18:47)Another very impressive performance from Ian Machado Garry, and why I love his callout of Colby Covington (27:08)It's time to give Henry Cejudo the credit he deserves (34:35)*All time codes are...

I'm off to Anaheim for UFC 298, but Uncle Chael is still here to deliver a packed edition of the program. Here's what's coming up:* Why every UFC champion not named Alex Pereira is stupid (00:00)If Dana White actually announces the UFC 300 main event Saturday night, I'll be VERY impressed (10:03)Dana White walking off Howie Mandel's podcast set and why I think it was legit (19:29)How Sean Strickland vs. Ian Garry can become a reality (30:57)My official prediction for Ian Garry vs. Geoff Neal...

The UFC 300 main event speculation is FASCINATING! And on today's episode, I'm gonna do even more of it. Here's what's coming up: Ariel Helwani's report that UFC wants to book Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 300 (00:00)Jon Jones says he turned down the offer to headline UFC 300...do we believe that? (10:39)Coach Eugene Bareman reveals why Israel Adesanya performed so poorly in the Sean Strickland fight (20:33)Why a loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 could be beneficial to Alex...

Happy Friday! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*: Dana White has pushed back the Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor date (00:00)Potential "jaw-dropping" options for the UFC 300 main event (05:45)With Dricus du Plessis out for UFC 300, some other middleweights need to speak up! (19:51)Why you're all silly for thinking Ilia Topuria will easily dispose of Alexander Volkanovski (31:33)Is Renato Moicano vs. Paddy Pimblett the fight to make? (41:21)Dustin Poirier is the underdog against...

Hope you folks had a great weekend! Here's what's coming up* on today's episode: Why Renato Moicano's post-fight speech stole my attention Saturday night (00:00)Charles Radtke is playing a game I wouldn't advise him to play...but it's working (07:55)Bad blood between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has me HOOKED on that fight (17:32)So what exactly did Dustin Poirier get to fight Benoit Saint-Denis? (29:31)A story about my friend and hot salads (39:33)*All time codes are approximate. Special...