With UFC 315 behind us, and Jack Della Maddalena’s win over Belal Muhammad, the door is now open for Islam Makhachev to move up and challenge Della Maddalena. I’ll break down what this matchup would mean for both the lightweight and welterweight divisions—and whether it’s even fair for Della Maddalena to defend his title against Makhachev. Plus, what’s next for Muhammad after the loss?

Then, it was another win in a decorated career for Valentina Shevchenko, who retained her flyweight title against Manon Fiorot. But I’ll tell you the one problem I still have with Shevchenko—and it has nothing to do with her accomplishments. Also, after Jose Aldo announced his retirement following his loss to Aiemann Zahabi, I’m celebrating his remarkable career. Plus, I’m having trouble figuring out what’s next for Shevchenko.

Meanwhile, in my search to find who the first U.S.-born world champion wrestler was back in 1969, a source with the answer hung up on me! And finally, Jon Jones was asked what I think is a stupid question: Who would’ve won if he and Daniel Cormier had fought at heavyweight?

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Chapters:

• Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev (00:00)
• What’s next for Muhammad (09:32)
• Problem with Shevchenko (17:43)
• Jose Aldo retires (28:03)
• What’s next for Shevchenko (39:11)
• Search for first US-born world wrestling champ (51:32)
• Jones vs Cormier: Who would’ve won at heavyweight? (57:32)

It's the eve of UFC 315, but fresh off of my trip to Iowa, I begin with some stories from my visit to the University of Iowa’s wrestling practice. Then, I tell you why it isn't time to derail the Bo Nickal hype train just yet. Plus, why Ian Machado Garry is wrong for saying Islam Makhachev deserves a welterweight title shot.

Also, Alex Pereira claimed someone hacked his Twitter, and apparently Magomed Ankalaev was the hacker? And retired UFC fighter Matt Brown says the honeymoon phase for women’s MMA is over. Is he right?

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Chapters:

• Iowa’s wrestling practice (00:00)
• Bo Nickal hypetrain derailment (10:07)
• Garry: Makhachev doesn't deserve it (22:15)
• Ankalaev hacked Pereira (30:32)
• State of women's MMA (40:08)

UFC Des Moines is in the books, and I break down Reinier de Ridder vs. Bo Nickal—including whether it’s fair to call Nickal overrated, how high de Ridder should climb in the rankings after his win, and my issue with Nickal's approach. Also, what's next for Cory Sandhagen after defeating Deiveson Figueiredo?

Then, Charles Oliveira’s coach says Oliveira would prefer a fight with Ilia Topuria over Islam Makhachev—I’ll tell you why I like that idea. Plus, as we gear up for UFC 315 this weekend, I explain why Jack Della Maddalena is playing with house money. And some rare public comments from Arman Tsarukyan, who revealed he turned down a rematch with Mateusz Gamrot.

And finally, I’m keeping my feud with Deontay Wilder alive as he continues to promote a crossover MMA/boxing match with Francis Ngannou. I remind him why that's stupid.

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CHAPTERS:

• de Ridder vs. Nickal recap (00:00)
• What happened with Nickal? (09:17)
• Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo (19:31)
• Oliveira prefers Topuria over Makhachev (26:24)
• No pressure on JDM (34:00)
• Tsarukyan turned down Gamrot (41:29)
• Deontay Wilder MMA/boxing vs. Ngannou (49:45)