On today’s episode, I tell you why I have a problem with Islam Makhachev basing his future on the outcome of Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena. And for everyone doubting Kamaru Usman ... have you forgotten who Kamaru Usman is?

Then, I look ahead to Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder this weekend at UFC Des Moines, but apparently, Nickal weighed needs to cut a considerable amount of weight this week. I’ll also tell you whether I agree with Vegas, who has Nickal as the heavy favorite.

Next, UFC analyst Din Thomas thinks Jon Jones may never take the fight with Tom Aspinall, and I can tell you this matchup is definitely losing steam. Also, Eddie Hearn told Ariel Helwani that MMA is struggling, and I disagree. And finally, I have some PR advice for Francis Ngannou after hearing his name floated as a potential opponent for Eddie Hall.

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CHAPTERS:

• Makhachev's future (00:00)
• Doubting Kamaru Usman (12:11)
• Nickal weighs in at 222 pounds (22:29)
• Nickal vs. RDR (30:59)
• de Ridder respects du Plessis (39:48)
• Din Thomas: Jones may never fight Aspinall (47:37)
• Eddie Hearn: MMA in a recession (57:13)
• PR advice for Ngannou (01:04:56)

With UFC Kansas City in the books, Ian Machado Garry’s win over Carlos Prates has earned him the spot as the backup fighter for UFC 315. I'll tell you why Machado Garry still concerns me, and what I make of Joaquin Buckley's appearance at his weigh-in. Then, Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 is set for UFC 318 in a battle for the BMF title (which I told you about a month ago). Also, my reaction to watching a video of Israel Adesanya throwing up while training with David Goggins. To close out the show, the latest developments in trying to book Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chiamev. And what the heck is going to happen for International Fight Week? And finally, my full breakdown of the US Open Wrestling Championship.

CHAPTERS:

• Ian Machado Garry's UFC Kansas City win (00:00)
• Joaquin Buckley (10:46)
• Holloway vs. Poirier 3 set for BMF title (17:38)
• Adesanya training with David Goggins (26:20)
• DDP vs. Chimaev (38:43)
• US Open Wrestling Championship (49:01)

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On today’s episode, I break the news that Tom Aspinall will face Ciryl Gane — not Jon Jones — for the for the interim heavyweight title (again). Then, a trusted source tells me that Justin Gaethje will get the next shot at Islam Makhachev, not Ilia Topuria. And, Dricus Du Plessis broke his silence on Twitter, telling the public that he has a fight announcement coming soon.

Next, how is Nassourdine Imavov ranked No. 1 in the middleweight division ahead of Khamzat Chimaev? And apparently Topuria is getting a title shot during International Fight Week, but it's unclear who he'll fight. Plus, Conor McGregor says he’ll only return for a stadium-sized event, but I don’t believe him. And finally, Sean Brady ripped Ian Machado Garry, saying he’s most famous for losing a fight — and I’m here for the Brady trash talk.

CHAPTERS:

• Aspinall will face Gane (00:00)
• Gaethje is fighting Makhachev (11:42)
• DDP breaks silence (23:27)
• Why is Imavov being ranked No. 1? (32:09)
• Topuria will get a title shot (37:38)
• McGregor's conditions for returning (46:13)
• Sean Brady rips Ian Garry (53:16)

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