What Actually Happened Against Craig Jones! Plus, Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva UFC Noche Preview
I'm back, and I'm ready to give you the goods on my rematch with Craig Jones at CJI 2 in Las Vegas this past weekend. Then, my thoughts on Darren Till’s knockout of Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22, and my surprise at learning that former UFC fighter Thiago Tavares is now ... a doctor?Also, Alexander Volkanovski admitted in a recent interview that he took his fight with Ilia Topuria too soon after being knocked out by Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. And finally, an early preview of Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva at Noche UFC.Chapters:CJI 2 breakdown (00:00)Darren Till KO’s Luke Rockhold (10:09)Dr. Thiago Tavares (17:45)Volkanovski took fight with Topuria too soon (21:46)Lopes vs. Silva preview (28:11)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
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Gilbert Burns Leaked My Phone Number! (RE-AIR)
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. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
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O'Malley: "I Tried Too Hard To Be Like Conor!" Plus, the Biggest Threats to Islam Makhachev & Ilia Topuria's Next Fight
I’m revisiting the Raja Jackson incident to explain my take on it again. Then, my thoughts on Sean O’Malley admitting he tried to emulate Conor McGregor a little too much, and also why Suga' believes nobody can beat Khamzat Chimaev.Also, Bo Nickal returns to wrestling this weekend for Real American Freestyle - but does fighting in the UFC give him an advantage on the mat? Plus, I’ll tell you whether I agree with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s list of the biggest threats to Islam Makhachev, and who should face Ilia Topuria next for the lightweight championship. And finally, what actually makes Dagestani fighters so dominant?Chapters:Raja Jackson incident (00:00)O’Malley on McGregor (10:18)O’Malley: No one will beat Chimaev (14:36)Bo Nickal at Real American Freestyle (21:02)Khabib's biggest threats to Makhachev (30:09)Who fights Topuria next? (38:31)Fighters from Dagestan (47:54) To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.
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Me vs. Craig Jones at CJI 2! Plus, Will Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria Ever Happen?
After Gable Steveson pulled out of his grappling match with Craig Jones this weekend, I’m stepping in to face Jones instead. Then, my thoughts on Jake Paul’s next fight against Gervonta "Tank" Davis. Also, will Jack Della Maddalena struggle if his fight with Islam Makhachev goes to the ground? And while Makhachev keeps showing interest in facing Ilia Topuria after JDM, I’ll explain why that matchup is unlikely.And does Jon Jones really get to call himself the “forever champion?" And finally, the wild reaction I received to my video about Rampage Jackson’s son, Raja, repeatedly punching an apparently unconscious professional wrestler.CHAPTERS:Me vs. Craig Jones (00:00)Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis (11:39)Will JDM struggle wrestling Makhachev? (20:58)Makhachev vs. Topuria unlikely (31:00)Jon Jones: forever champion? (41:28)Reaction to my Raja Jackson video (51:36) To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.
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The Middleweight Title Picture Puzzle, Sean Strickland's Suspension, & Jon Jones' Buzzed Interview!
Sean Strickland is SUSPENDED! What does it mean for his hopes of becoming a champion again? I'll discus that and the PACKED middleweight division, which features three former champs in Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, and Israel Adesanya, and a whole bunch of young guys waiting for their shot. Speaking of whom, Reineir de Ridder has a path to the title, but what is it? I'll get into that, and then I'll make Dricus du Plessis an offer he can't refuse. Plus, Jon Jones did an interview half-drunk, my take on the latest pound-for-pound rankings, as well as my thoughts on Gable Steveson's foray into MMA.CHAPTERS:Sean Strickland suspended (00:00)Middleweight title picture (08:14)RDR's path (14:02)DDP's wrestling holes (22:22)Jon Jones (32:13)Pound-for-pound rankings (40:40)Gable Steveson's MMA transition (48:52)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.
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