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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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UFC 319 is in the books, and I begin with the top 10 moments from Saturday night in Chicago. Then, I react to the narrative that the main card was “boring,” and whether that’s fair. Plus, after Khamzat Chimaev’s domination of Dricus du Plessis, I’ll tell you how Chimaev's next opponent can beat him.

Also, what's next for Aaron Pico following his brutal loss to Lerone Murphy? And finally, TUF 33 wrapped up on Saturday ... and Team Sonnen won (technically).

Chapters:

• UFC 319 top moments (00:00)
• Boring main event? (16:46)
• Best chance at beating Chimaev (26:04)
• Next for Aaron Pico (35:35)
• I won The Ultimate Fighter (43:57)

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The UFC signed a massive deal to move to Paramount starting in 2026 - ending pay-per-views! I’ll tell you what that means for fans and fighters. Then, Caio Borralho finds himself in an unusual spot as the backup for UFC 319’s main event in Chicago, while still set to face Nassourdine Imavov in three weeks.

Also, Khamzat Chimaev says his striking will be the key to beating Dricus du Plessis, but who’s actually the better striker? Plus, why I’m interested in what happens when an unfiltered du Plessis and Chimaev share a press conference, and whether a loss for Chimaev would be a career ender.

Later, a fight week video of du Plessis and Chimaev shaking hands has people debating who’s bigger - but does it really matter? And finally, my official prediction for the main event!

Chapters:

• The end of pay-per-view (00:00)
• Caio Borralho’s unusual spot (15:24)
• DDP vs. Chimaev: Better striker? (24:24)
• UFC 319 press conference (33:19)
• Is a loss for Chimaev a career ender? (40:39)
• DDP vs. Chimaev: Who's bigger? (47:46)
• UFC 319 official prediction (56:00)

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The latest odds for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev surprised me - I’ll tell you why. And, just how good is DDP, anyway? Plus, a preview of their massive showdown at UFC 319.

Later, coming off his win Saturday against Roman Dolidze over the weekend, who should Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez face next? And, I’ve been critical of Brock Lesnar in the past, but I’m glad he’s back in the WWE. Finally, after saying he’d quit social media, Joey Swoll is back.

Chapters:

• Latest odds for DDP vs. Chimaev (00:00)
• How good is DDP? (09:18)
• DDP vs. Chimaev matchup (19:40)
• Who’s next for Fluffy Hernandez? (28:49)
• Glad Brock Lesnar returned (37:08)
• Joey Swoll is back (45:05)

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