What a couple of days it's been since I've last spoken to you! On today's episode, I'm gonna get into my theories behind the canceling of the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler press conference in Dublin. Plus, I talk about Islam Makhachev's impressive win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302, and Dana White's insistence that Jon Jones is above Makhachev in the GOAT conversation. I also get into Paulo Costa's sad excuse for a performance against Sean Strickland, and more.

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The following time codes are approximate:

• The canceled Conor McGregor press conference (00:00)
• What's next for Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier (12:08)
• Islam Makhachev vs. Jon Jones in the GOAT conversation (19:45)
• Arman Tsarukyan's title hopes (28:07)
• Paulo Costa vows to change his ways (35:55)

Just before I left Oregon to cover UFC 302 for ESPN, I recorded an extra special episode for you all today! First, I tell you why I LOVE the UFC 303 booking between Ian Machado Garry and Michael "Venom" Page. Then, I talk about what Islam Makhachev can do to be ranked above his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the GOAT conversation.

Then, I talk to MMA judge (and my friend) Douglas Crosby about the state of MMA judging, similarities between he and Ronda Rousey, why judges don't typically speak to the media, and much, much more.

The following time codes are approximate:

• Ian Garry vs. MVP (00:00)
• Islam Makhachev's legacy (11:00)
• Douglas Crosby interview (25:52)

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It’s UFC 302 fight week! We’re gonna dive into that and much more in today’s episode:

• My take on the alarming Conor McGregor partying footage (00:00)
• Breaking down the Xs and Os of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier (12:07)
• How I think Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa will play out (22:02)
• An update on Ryan Garcia’s positive drug test (31:24)
• My recent traffic stop in West Linn, OR (43:32)

*All time codes are approximate.