Terence Crawford vs. Ilia Topuria Next?! Plus, Dana White Trusts Conor McGregor More Than Jon Jones
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)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jon Jones To "Prove" He's Serious About Fighting at The White House! Plus, Joe Rogan Puts an Asterisk on Khabib's Record
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)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Can Imavov Beat Chimaev? Plus, Cowboy Jon Jones & Conor McGregor's Presidential Dreams
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)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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What Actually Happened Against Craig Jones! Plus, Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva UFC Noche Preview
I'm back, and I'm ready to give you the goods on my rematch with Craig Jones at CJI 2 in Las Vegas this past weekend. Then, my thoughts on Darren Till’s knockout of Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22, and my surprise at learning that former UFC fighter Thiago Tavares is now ... a doctor?Also, Alexander Volkanovski admitted in a recent interview that he took his fight with Ilia Topuria too soon after being knocked out by Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. And finally, an early preview of Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva at Noche UFC.Chapters:CJI 2 breakdown (00:00)Darren Till KO’s Luke Rockhold (10:09)Dr. Thiago Tavares (17:45)Volkanovski took fight with Topuria too soon (21:46)Lopes vs. Silva preview (28:11)To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page.GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Gilbert Burns Leaked My Phone Number! (RE-AIR)
On today’s episode, I return to mid-December when Gilbert Burns gave me an early Christmas present by posting my phone number online because I claimed he was retired. So, I take your calls and texts (while learning how to group-FaceTime) and try to figure out whether Burns is retired, and what his next matchup should be if he isn’t. To support this program, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or submit a rating on my Spotify page. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Fees may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/29/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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