Despite the loss to Merab Dvalishvili, I think we saw the best Sean O’Malley we've ever seen at UFC 316. Then, I give you some behind-the-scenes stories on Kayla Harrison's hellacious weight cut, which ultimately didn't stop her from putting a beating on Julianna Pena. Plus, I’m officially taking back everything I’ve said about Amanda Nunes — she’s coming back to the UFC. And finally, I defend Patchy Mix after his lackluster UFC debut against Mario Bautista.

CHAPTERS:

• Sean O'Malley’s best fight ever (00:00)
• Incredible Kayla Harrison (07:30)
• Amanda Nunes is back (22:35)
• Patchy Mix’s UFC debut (31:51)

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It’s UFC 316 weekend! But I start with Jon Jones — and the only three options he has left. Plus, Sean Strickland admitted he turned down a fight with Caio Borralho, which concerns me.

Then, I explain how Julianna Pena can upset Kayla Harrison in the women’s bantamweight title fight. Also, what happens if Sean O’Malley loses to Merab Dvalishvili again? And finally, my official prediction for the bantamweight title rematch.

Chapters:

• Jones has three options (00:00)
• Matt Brown warned Jones (07:07)
• Strickland turned down fight with Borralho (20:07)
• How Pena can beat Harrison (27:47)
• Official prediction: Pena vs. Harrison (40:28)
• If O’Malley loses again (46:08)
• Official prediction: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 (53:55)

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Maycee Barber backed out of the Erin Blanchfield fight at the last possible second, and on today’s episode I tell you what actually happened. Then, I explain why the stakes for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 are far bigger than you could ever imagine. And, Ariel Helwani and I disagree over what I recently said about Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, but I still think everyone misunderstood me. So, I clear things up again.

After that, Michael Chandler is still pining away for the Conor McGregor fight, and I’ve got a strong message to deliver to Chandler that I hope he takes to heart. And, Arman Tsarukyan took a shot at Paddy Pimblett saying his career is “built on handouts, hype, and shortcuts to the top,” but is it true? Plus, Don Frye gave some advice to Alex Pereira, and I tell you my thoughts on that.

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CHAPTERS:

• Barber backed out of Blanchfield fight (00:00)
• Stakes for Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 (08:52)
• What I said about Makhachev and Topuria (16:25)
• Chandler is still pining for McGregor (28:09)
• Tsarukyan says Pimblett's career built on handouts (35:04)
• Don Frye’s advice to Pereira (45:31)