Ilia Topuria explained more about his decision to temporarily step away from fighting, and I begin today's episode by explaining my interpretation of what he said. After that, Dana White addressed concerns about Arman Tsarukyan getting skipped over for the title shot. Plus, Francis Ngannou may be out of options, Michael Bisping fears for Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua, and I tell you why John Cena got SCREWED by his friend in the final match of his legendary career.

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CHAPTERS:

• Ilia Topuria explains decision (00:00)
• Arman Tsarukyan's title hopes (10:05)
• Francis Ngannou's next fight (16:26)
• Bisping talks Joshua vs. Paul (21:42)
• John Cena's final match (30:50)

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In the wake of UFC 323, I'm still seeing lots of back-and-forth about Petr Yan's win over Merab Dvalishvili, and I"m here today to set the record straight. After that, Ariel Helwani recently conducted a compelling interview with Francis Ngannou - I tell you my big takeaway from it. And with Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul upon us, how much of a chance does Paul stand? Then, Joe Rogan says it would be a "travesty" if Jon Jones doesn't appear on The White House card, but would it actually? Plus, Khamzat Chimaev keeps talking about Alex Pereira, Carlos Prates has called out Jack Della Maddalena, and an early look at Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett.

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CHAPTERS:

• Looking back on UFC 323 (00:00)
• Francis Ngannou's interview (08:04)
• Jake Paul's chances against Anthony Joshua (21:43)
• The White House card matchups (32:02)
• Chimaev calls out Pereira again (38:44)
• Prates calls out JDM (45:22)
• Gaethje vs. Pimblett (52:17)

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After taking in the final UFC PPV of the year, I transport you back to Saturday night, where I gave my immediate thoughts following Petr Yan's unexpected one-sided victory over Merab Dvalishvili. After that, a guy named Joshua Van is now the flyweight champion ... and did he just secure Fighter of the Year honors? Plus, Payton Talbott sends Henry Cejudo into retirement, the welterweight division is STACKED, and conversation is picking up about whether Ilia Topuria should be stripped of his lightweight belt.

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CHAPTERS:

• Petr Yan pulls off the upset (00:00)
• Joshua Van is your new 125 lb. champ (07:40)
• Flowers given to Henry Cejudo (15:13)
• The stacked welterweight division (22:22)
• Should Topuria be stripped? (28:52)

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