As things heat up between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 320, I make the case for why Pereira should move to heavyweight no matter how this fight plays out. Then, more fallout from Wanderlei Silva’s post-fight attack.

Plus, Cory Sandhagen’s coach says he can beat Merab Dvalishvili by outwrestling him - I give you my take on Sandhagen’s chances. And finally, both Dricus du Plessis and Wonderboy Thompson are picking Pereira to beat Ankalaev in Las Vegas.

Chapters:

• Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 getting personal (00:00)
• Pereira should move to heavyweight (09:57)
• Wanderlei Silva's attacker (19:08)
• Can Sandhagen outwrestle Dvalishvili? (26:49)
• Wonderboy and DDP pick Pereira (35:27)

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Wanderlei Silva got knocked out in a post-fight brawl, and I'll give you my thoughts on that to start today's show. Then, Jake Matthews is appealing his controversial loss to Neil Magny at UFC Perth in a scenario I’ve, admittedly, never seen before. Plus, after beating Dominick Reyes, Carlos Ulberg says he wants to be the backup for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 320 on Saturday. And my take on Pereira accusing Ankalaev of hiding from him at the UFC P.I.

And after demanding $100 million and 100 "golden visas," Conor McGregor now claims he’s negotiating directly with the U.S. government for The White House fight. And finally, if the UFC had to choose between Jon Jones or McGregor to headline that event, who would they pick?

Chapters:

• Wanderlei Silva post-fight brawl (00:00)
• Jake Matthews appealing loss to Neil Magny (07:53)
• Carlos Ulberg the backup fighter for UFC 320? (14:55)
• Pereira accuses Ankalaev of hiding from him (22:45)
• Dillon Danis vs Eddie Hall (31:37)
• McGregor doesn’t want to fight (39:48)
• Jones or McGregor? (48:13)

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Paddy Pimblett continued his feud with Ilia Topuria while angling for a fight in Madrid. Then, did Conor McGregor really demand $100 million to fight on The White House card? And how does the UFC plan to handle an outdoor event? Plus, Matt Brown calls McGregor vs. Michael Chandler on the main card a “completely irrelevant fight.”

Later, why doesn’t Ciryl Gane do a better job promoting his fight with Tom Aspinall? And why I’m not convinced Ronda Rousey’s workout videos mean anything about a return to MMA. Finally, Gable Steveson is set to make his boxing debut in the Dirty Boxing Championship.

Chapters:

• Pimblett goes after Topuria (00:00)
• Did McGregor demand $100 million? (07:20)
• The problem with fighting outdoors (13:23)
• Matt Brown: McGregor vs. Chandler " irrelevant" (21:28)
• Gane's lack of promoting(32:29)
• Rousey’s workout videos (43:05)
• Gable Steveson and Dirty Boxing (49:43)

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Tom Aspinall says he wants a quick turnaround after facing Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, but what real options are there for him at heavyweight? Then, Joe Rogan calls Francis Ngannou the scariest heavyweight champion ever, and Max Kellerman takes heat for his comments on where Terence Crawford fits in the all-time ranks. Plus, the matchup that actually makes sense for The White House main card.

Later, who should step in against Charles Oliveira at UFC Rio now that Rafael Fiziev is out? Also, I’ve said nobody wanted the Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira rematch, but I’ll explain why the result could carry major consequences for the UFC. And finally, does Ronda Rousey posting training videos really mean she’s any closer to a return?

CHAPTERS:

• Aspinall after UFC 321 (00:00)
• Rogan's comments on Ngannou (08:22)
• Max Kellerman backlash (15:41)
• White House main card matchup (25:13)
• Who faces Oliveira at UFC Rio? (35:20)
• Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 (40:12)
• Rousey close to returning? (49:57)

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After announcing his candidacy only a few months ago, Conor McGregor has already withdrawn from the presidential race in Ireland. And if McGregor headlines The White House card next year like he thinks he will, who would he face? Then, I clear up some things about B.J. Penn following his most recent arrest.

Plus, with Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez pulling out of his fight with Reinier de Ridder, is it true Nassourdine Imavov turned down the chance to step in? Kamaru Usman also has some advice for the The Fighting Nerds, and then I break down the viewership numbers Netflix released for Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford. And to close out the show, I defend Jake Paul.

Chapters:

• McGregor drops out of race (00:00)
• McGregor's opponent at The White House (04:56)
• B.J. Penn arrested (14:09)
• Did Imavov avoid RDR? (20:00)
• Usman’s advice for “Fighting Nerds” (29:29)
• Netflix numbers for Alvarez vs. Crawford (39:39)
• Jake Paul (48:54)

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I begin with Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez, and whether WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman was trying to make the moment about himself. Then, my recap of UFC Noche, and why I’m still confident in the “Fighting Nerds” despite another main event defeat.

Plus, does Crawford using Ilia Topuria’s walkout song hint at a future crossover fight? And Dana White suggested Conor McGregor could be on The White House card next year, without Jon Jones. Finally, why has Dricus du Plessis been so quiet since his loss at UFC 319?

Chapters:

• Crawford vs. Alvarez (00:00)
• WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman (13:34)
• UFC Noche recap (20:27)
• Still confident in the “Fighting Nerds” (30:35)
• Crawford used Topuria’s walkout song (37:40)
• McGregor on The White House card? (42:40)
• DDP has been quiet (50:14)

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I begin by discussing whether Fluffy Hernandez should get a title shot for beating Reinier de Ridder. Then, Jon Jones vows to show Dana White how serious he is about being on The White House card - but how can he actually prove it? Plus, Joe Rogan puts an asterisk on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated record, and the definitive answer to who’s the best boxer in the world is coming soon.

Later, a story from a wrestling dad who knows how to take down one of the top youth wrestlers in the country. Also, the latest on USA Wrestling heading into the world championships, and why Jean Silva offered to bet Diego Lopes his entire fight purse that Lopes won't land a single takedown on Saturday. And finally, my preview of Lopes vs. Silva at Noche UFC.

CHAPTERS:

• Hernandez title shot if he beats RDR (00:00)
• Jon Jones serious about White House card (06:54)
• Asterisk on Khabib’s record (16:27)
• Best boxer in the world (22:25)
• Wrestling dad story (29:58)
• USA Wrestling (39:53)
• Silva offers bet to Lopes (48:12)
• Lopes vs. Silva Preview (56:47)

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Nassourdine Imavov deserves credit for his win over Caio Borralho on Saturday, but does he have what it takes to challenge Khamzat Chimaev? And while many are down on Borralho and The Fighting Nerds after the loss, I’m not. Then, the problem with Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane, and why Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker feels like the right fight.

Plus, Ilia Topuria says he’d knock out Terence Crawford in a crossover boxing match, and what I think of Jon Jones pulling out a cowboy hat as he angles for The White House fight. I also give some advice to Conor McGregor, who says he'll run for president of Ireland. And to close, my long-awaited review of the new Netflix documentary Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.

Chapters:

• Imavov deserves praise (00:00)
• Borralho and The Fighting Nerds (08:57)
• Problem with Aspinall vs. Gane (18:54)
• Tsarukyan vs. Hooker feels right (27:39)
• Topuria believes he’d KO Crawford (35:28)
• Cowboy Jon Jones (43:26)
• McGregor for president of Ireland (51:40)
• Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (59:12)

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