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What a weekend! I can't wait to talk to you all on today's episode about it*. Here's what's coming up: My thoughts on Ilia Topuria's performance against Alexander Volkanovski (00:00)Why Max Holloway is a happy man today (09:38)A very fun co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa (18:47)Another very impressive performance from Ian Machado Garry, and why I love his callout of Colby Covington (27:08)It's time to give Henry Cejudo the credit he deserves (34:35)*All time codes are approximate. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm off to Anaheim for UFC 298, but Uncle Chael is still here to deliver a packed edition of the program. Here's what's coming up:* Why every UFC champion not named Alex Pereira is stupid (00:00)If Dana White actually announces the UFC 300 main event Saturday night, I'll be VERY impressed (10:03)Dana White walking off Howie Mandel's podcast set and why I think it was legit (19:29)How Sean Strickland vs. Ian Garry can become a reality (30:57)My official prediction for Ian Garry vs. Geoff Neal (39:55)Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa aren't calling for title shots...why not? (49:20)What to make of this week's drama between Henry Cejudo and Captain Eric (57:42)Cejudo's assertion that he'll retire with a loss to Merab Dvalishvili (01:07:07)My official prediction for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria (01:16:25)*All time codes are approximate. Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: DraftKings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800Gambler or in West Virginia visit www.1800gambler.net In New York, call 877-8HopeNY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). 21+ age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire 160 hours after issuance. See DKNG.com/football for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The UFC 300 main event speculation is FASCINATING! And on today's episode, I'm gonna do even more of it. Here's what's coming up: Ariel Helwani's report that UFC wants to book Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 300 (00:00)Jon Jones says he turned down the offer to headline UFC 300...do we believe that? (10:39)Coach Eugene Bareman reveals why Israel Adesanya performed so poorly in the Sean Strickland fight (20:33)Why a loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 could be beneficial to Alex Volkanovski (30:15)I've got a problem with the way WWE is bringing The Rock back into the mix (41:56)*All time codes are approximate. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on my Spotify page. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Friday! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*: Dana White has pushed back the Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor date (00:00)Potential "jaw-dropping" options for the UFC 300 main event (05:45)With Dricus du Plessis out for UFC 300, some other middleweights need to speak up! (19:51)Why you're all silly for thinking Ilia Topuria will easily dispose of Alexander Volkanovski (31:33)Is Renato Moicano vs. Paddy Pimblett the fight to make? (41:21)Dustin Poirier is the underdog against Benoit Saint-Denis ... should he be? (48:30)Some public beef between Ian Garry and Rampage Jackson (59:27)*All time codes are approximate. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor -  Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800Gambler or in West Virginia visit www.1800gambler.net In New York, call 877-8HopeNY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). 21+ age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire 160 hours after issuance. See DKNG.com/football for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hope you folks had a great weekend! Here's what's coming up* on today's episode: Why Renato Moicano's post-fight speech stole my attention Saturday night (00:00)Charles Radtke is playing a game I wouldn't advise him to play...but it's working (07:55)Bad blood between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has me HOOKED on that fight (17:32)So what exactly did Dustin Poirier get to fight Benoit Saint-Denis? (29:31)A story about my friend and hot salads (39:33)*All time codes are approximate. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor -  Draft Kings Sportsbook - visit https://sportsbook.draftkings.comNew Customers use code CHAEL to bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets!Gambling problem? Call 1-800Gambler or in West Virginia visit www.1800gambler.net In New York, call 877-8HopeNY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). 21+ age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire 160 hours after issuance. See DKNG.com/football for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode, I discuss: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya were offered UFC 300 spots, but will it happen? (00:00)Why I suspect Daniel Cormier knows something about the UFC 300 main event (08:19)Some crazy ideas I have for the UFC 300 main event (17:46)Kayla Harrison's big problem heading into her UFC debut against Holly Holm (22:45)Joe Rogan's thoughts on the BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje (34:15)Why I have an issue with Cory Sandhagen's 2024 plans (40:34)Did Jon Anik really need to apologize? (48:10)All time codes are approximate. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's happening, guys? Uncle Chael is back and as usual, we've got lots to get into today: The mystery surrounding the UFC 300 main event (00:00)The Max Holloway-Justin Gaethje BMF title fight slated for UFC 300 (09:35)Khamzat Chimaev's middleweight title prospects in 2024 (17:43)Why I'm excited that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are going at each other again (28:19)Why UFC commentator Jon Anik is considering retirement (36:30)*All time codes are approximate. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm back! And we have lots to discuss on today's episode*. Here's what's coming up: Why I think the judges got it right in the UFC 297 main event (00:00)BIG UFC 300 news coming, and why I think it could involve Conor McGregor (13:40)Dricus du Plessis's incredible journey to becoming champion (24:55)How Sean Strickland could convince the UFC to give him an immediate title rematch (35:53)Some thoughts on what fighters should and should not say (46:06) To support the program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on Spotify. I deserve it, don't you think? *All time codes are approximate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy UFC 297 fight week! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*: Coach Javier Mendez's response to what I said last week about Khabib Nurmagomedov's possible appearance at UFC 300 (00:00)Magomed Ankalaev's offer to Alex Pereira (10:20)My reaction to the BORING press conference between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou (20:42)What the future with Dricus Du Plessis as champion would look like (28:09)WHY is Conor McGregor (allegedly) fighting Michael Chandler? (40:55)Joe Rogan's take on Colby Covington's poor performance against Leon Edwards at UFC 296 (52:25) *All time codes are approximate. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please let me know by leaving me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or by leaving me a comment on my Spotify page. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What a week it's been! Lots to get to on today's show*. Here's what's coming up: Why I'm confident Dana White will put on a massive headliner at UFC 300 (00:00)Whether Dustin Poirier made a mistake accepting a fight with Benoit Saint Denis (12:57)Why I have little interest in a boxing fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz (20:46)Why I love Ian Garry's callout of Colby Covington (31:56)An online back-and-forth between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones and what I make of it all (42:29)Arnold Allen's concerns about Alexander Volkanovski returning too soon (01:05:32)Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, please let me know by leaving me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or by leaving me a comment on my Spotify page. All time codes are approximate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What a weekend in fight announcements! Coming up on today's episode*, I discuss the following: Why I respect Dustin Poirier for agreeing to fight surging lightweight Benoit Saint Denis (00:00)Why I don't believe Charles Oliveira will actually fight Arman Tsarukyan -- shocker, right? (09:00)I'm not sure why Francis Ngannou is boxing Anthony Joshua (15:05)Ngannou's uncertain MMA future (28:55)Dricus Du Plessis is happy to see Sean Strickland cry (37:47)My West Linn road rage story! (44:57) To support the show, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a 5-star rating on my Spotify feed. I deserve it, don't ya think? *All time codes are approximate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I'm all fired up on today's show everybody. Here's what to expect*: Why you shouldn't believe Conor McGregor's announcement video (00:00)Whether Michael Chandler deserves applause for being the most patient man in MMA (09:20)Why the UFC MUST convince Islam Makhachev to move up to welterweight (15:34)A page that Ian Garry is borrowing out of Jeffrey Epstein's book. Yes, you read that right (22:51)Jorge Masvidal's "unretirement" and the interesting position he finds himself in now (29:24)Ariel Helwani's report that the UFC has mysterious plans for UFC 300. What could they be? (40:04)The U.S. Supreme Court, presidential candidate Nikki Haley, and how far is too far in fight promotion? (47:06) *All segment time codes are approximate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy