Henry Cejudo: Tom Aspinall Needs to Man Up! Plus, UFC 323 & Why Volk vs. Lopes 2?
I'm in Las Vegas for UFC 323, but before I left I made sure to bring you all the latest on basically everything except for this weekend's card. On this episode, I begin by reacting to Tom Aspinall's interview with Ariel Helwani the other day. Then, I tell you what Henry Cejudo said about it. And how did we land at Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2? And to round out the show, my thoughts on Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 324, a brief look at Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 and a stupid statement made by writer Damon Martin.CHAPTERS:Aspinall's interview (00:00)Cejudo says Aspinall needs to "man up" (09:05)Volk vs. Lopes 2 (24:00)Booking of Harrison vs. Nunes (32:25)UFC 323 (42:02)Martin on Merab's 145 lb. prospectsTo support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877 8-HOPENY 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 (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Minimum minus 500 odds required. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Justin Gaethje Vs. Paddy Pimblett Reaction, Merab vs. Yan Odds, & Do We Owe Tom Aspinall An Apology?
Over the Thanksgiving break, we got news that Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will kick off the Paramount era by fighting for the interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 ... which means Arman Tsarukyan GOT SCREWED! My thoughts on that PLUS a look-ahead to this coming weekend's UFC 323 event, where I talk about a LEAK we saw, as well as the betting odds for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2. And, with Tom Aspinall still on the mend from UFC 321 ... do we owe the heavyweight an apology? Oh, and I'm scared for Jake Paul.CHAPTERS:Gaethje vs. Pimblett news (00:00)Tsarukyan got screwed (07:20)UFC 324 betting odds (16:35)A leak! (24:13)Aspinall's on the mend (34:42)O'Malley: I'm scared for Jake Paul (46:39)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877 8-HOPENY 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 (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Minimum minus 500 odds required. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see DKNG.co/AUDIO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Makhachev: Shavkat Doesn't Deserve Title Shot! Plus, Alex Pereira's Rare Miss & Is Jake Paul Brave or Stupid?
*This episode was recorded before Dana White's announcements of UFC 324 and UFC 325.Happy day after Thanksgiving! On today's episode, I talk about why we haven't gotten a matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, and Makhachev says Shavkat Rakhomonov doesn't deserve a title fight after such a long layoff. Plus, Shavkat called out Ian Machado Garry, Alex Pereira finally made a misstep, and I tell you what Anthony Joshua said about Francis Ngannou turning down a fight with Jake Paul. And by the way, is Jake Paul brave? Or stupid?To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.CHAPTERS:Makhachev and Topuria not fighting (00:00)Makhachev: Shavkat doesn't deserve title fight (08:48)Shavkat calls out Garry (19:13)Pereira's rare miss (27:12)Jon Jones wants in on the White House card (35:32)Jake Paul - brave or stupid? (43:35)Ngannou turning down Paul fight (51:06)Â Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Arman Tsarukyan DESERVES a Title Shot ... But Does Ian Garry? Plus, the DUMBEST Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Take Yet!
There's lots of title talk following this past weekend's UFC Qatar event, and I've got a lot to say on today's episode. First, I explain why Arman Tsarukyan's star-making performance should earn him a shot at Ilia Topuria. After that, Ian Machado Garry got the W, but did he himself secure a title shot? I weigh in. Then, the latest crazy things getting said about Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, a very strange feeling I have about combat sports right now, and my thoughts on the relationship between Gable Steveson and Jon Jones.To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.CHAPTERS:Tsarukyan's title chances (00:00)Ian Garry's title chase (08:45)Crazy Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul takes (17:50)Things are getting weird in combat sports (26:55)The dynamic duo of Jones and Steveson (41:06)Â Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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UFC Qatar Preview: Did Dan Hooker Deserve the Headbutt?! Plus, Ian Machado Garry's Title Push
Just before Dan Hooker and Arman Tsaruykan resolve their dispute at UFC Qatar, I tell you who I think is really at fault for the melee that happened yesterday. Plus, I get into Ian Machado Garry's title hopes and what exactly the stakes are in today's fight against Belal Muhammad. And now that I've had a few days to sink my teeth into it, I give you my real thoughts on the boxing match happening between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Plus, why Ricky Simon is the best fighter I've EVER seen in-person, and is Max Holloway a double champ?To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.CHAPTERS:Tsarukyan headbutts Hooker (00:00)Ian Garry's title hopes (05:17)Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua (15:45)Is Holloway a double champ? (24:27)Ricky Simon's greatness (33:07) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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