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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I kick off today's show with some stories from my week that you have to hear. After that, why isn't anybody talking about a trilogy between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev? And in more UFC 320 fallout, Sean O’Malley says he’s the only one who can beat Merab Dvalishvili. Plus, the UFC rankings FINALLY got it right!

And with the UFC rumored to be targeting Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje as the headliner for their Paramount debut, where does that leave Paddy Pimblett? Also, there’s a lot of speculation surrounding Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension. And finally, as Ian Machado Garry gets ready to face Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar in November, I have to admit - I’ve missed the Irishman!

CHAPTERS:

• Stories from my week (00:00)
• No discussions of Pereira vs. Ankalaev trilogy (08:08)
• O’Malley: Only I can beat Merab (16:23)
• UFC rankings (28:15)
• Sean Strickland's title plans (37:57)
• Topuria vs. Gaethje? (46:20)
• McGregor speculation (55:14)
• I've missed Garry (1:05:24)

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Alex Pereira dominated Magomed Ankalaev in just 82 seconds, and I'll give you my full UFC 320 reaction to start today's show. Then, I asked Dana White before the fight about Pereira moving up to heavyweight, and I’ll tell you what he said. Plus, with Pereira now calling for a White House super fight against Jon Jones, what should the UFC do?

Also, after another title defense for Merab Dvalishvili, what are his options at bantamweight? And finally, my pick for the best performance of Saturday night ... and it's not what you think.

Chapters:

• UFC 320 post-fight reaction (00:00)
• Pereira to heavyweight? (08:00)
• Pereira vs. Jon Jones? (15:45)
• Next for Merab (27:20)
• Performance of the night (34:09)

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As things heat up between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 320, I make the case for why Pereira should move to heavyweight no matter how this fight plays out. Then, more fallout from Wanderlei Silva’s post-fight attack.

Plus, Cory Sandhagen’s coach says he can beat Merab Dvalishvili by outwrestling him - I give you my take on Sandhagen’s chances. And finally, both Dricus du Plessis and Wonderboy Thompson are picking Pereira to beat Ankalaev in Las Vegas.

Chapters:

• Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 getting personal (00:00)
• Pereira should move to heavyweight (09:57)
• Wanderlei Silva's attacker (19:08)
• Can Sandhagen outwrestle Dvalishvili? (26:49)
• Wonderboy and DDP pick Pereira (35:27)

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Wanderlei Silva got knocked out in a post-fight brawl, and I'll give you my thoughts on that to start today's show. Then, Jake Matthews is appealing his controversial loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth in a scenario I’ve, admittedly, never seen before. Plus, after beating Dominick Reyes, Carlos Ulberg says he wants to be the backup for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 320 on Saturday. And my take on Pereira accusing Ankalaev of hiding from him at the UFC P.I.

And after demanding $100 million and 100 "golden visas," Conor McGregor now claims he’s negotiating directly with the U.S. government for The White House fight. And finally, if the UFC had to choose between Jon Jones or McGregor to headline that event, who would they pick?

Chapters:

• Wanderlei Silva post-fight brawl (00:00)
• Jake Matthews appealing loss to Neil Magny (07:53)
• Carlos Ulberg the backup fighter for UFC 320? (14:55)
• Pereira accuses Ankalaev of hiding from him (22:45)
• Dillon Danis vs Eddie Hall (31:37)
• McGregor doesn’t want to fight (39:48)
• Jones or McGregor? (48:13)

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Paddy Pimblett continued his feud with Ilia Topuria while angling for a fight in Madrid. Then, did Conor McGregor really demand $100 million to fight on The White House card? And how does the UFC plan to handle an outdoor event? Plus, Matt Brown calls McGregor vs. Michael Chandler on the main card a “completely irrelevant fight.”

Later, why doesn’t Ciryl Gane do a better job promoting his fight with Tom Aspinall? And why I’m not convinced Ronda Rousey’s workout videos mean anything about a return to MMA. Finally, Gable Steveson is set to make his boxing debut in the Dirty Boxing Championship.

Chapters:

• Pimblett goes after Topuria (00:00)
• Did McGregor demand $100 million? (07:20)
• The problem with fighting outdoors (13:23)
• Matt Brown: McGregor vs. Chandler " irrelevant" (21:28)
• Gane's lack of promoting(32:29)
• Rousey’s workout videos (43:05)
• Gable Steveson and Dirty Boxing (49:43)

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