I'm back from ESPN headquarters, and I've got some things to say about UFC 301! On today's episode, I'm gonna tell you how Steve Erceg, even in a loss, was the most impressive fighter at UFC 301. Plus, I'll tell you why Anthony Smith inspires me, where Jose Aldo fits into the UFC bantamweight title picture, and what I'm hearing about Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall possibly fighting each other in July. And apparently Charles Oliveira wants to be the backup fighter for UFC 303?

The following time codes are approximate:

• Steve Erceg's UFC 301 performance (00:00)
• Anthony Smith does the unexpected again (07:25)
• Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov is official (13:00)
• I'm loving Jon Jones' approach to fighting right now (21:35)
• Charles Oliveira's list of demands (30:10)
• Why does no one care about Ryan Garcia and VADA? (34:58)

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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 (58:49)
• Islam Makhachev's take on the lightweight title picture (01:09:27)
• The latest with the curious case of Floyd Mayweather, who apparently is held up in Dubai? (01:17:27)

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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 news concerning Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (49:11)

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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)

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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 wrestling trials (37:38)

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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 Hill's big mistake against Alex Pereira (41:32)
• You guys will hate me when you hear who I think Pereira should fight next (53:42)
• Everyone wants to see Khamzat Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal ... is it time to make it happen? (01:03:35)
• My thoughts on Ryan Garcia's descent into madness ahead of his boxing fight with Devin Haney (01:13:20)

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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 high (32:23)
• I'm not mad at Arman Tsarukyan, just disappointed (42:22)
• UFC 300 wrap-up: Bo Nickal's showing, Aljamain Sterling's featherweight debut, and more (52:45)

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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 lightweight division tomorrow at UFC 300 (13:56)
• The UFC 300 fight I'm most looking forward to (21:06)
• Why I'll be watching the Cody Garbrandt vs. Deiveson Figueiredo fight VERY closely (28:54)
• What I make of Jamahal Hill asking Alex Pereira for his autograph (36:40)

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