After announcing his candidacy only a few months ago, Conor McGregor has already withdrawn from the presidential race in Ireland.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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