In a special edition of The MMA Hour, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou discusses what led him to decide to be a free agent instead of remain with the UFC, his issues with Dana White’s remarks at this past weekend’s presser and over the years, when things turned sour with White, what he wants to do next, which stars he would like to box, if he ... Show More
Aug 2024
GC & Ric host, Francis Ngannou’s return for PFL PPV, UFC 305 look ahead, OTN
With Ariel Helwani at the Olympics around (5:07), Eric Jackman and Conner Burks discuss the return of Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg on the PFL pay-per-view and what kind of impact it will have. In the latest On The Nose around (25:06), they discuss skateboarding, McGregor vs. C ... Show More
2h 21m
Aug 2024
UFC Abu Dhabi and Crawford vs. Madrimov post-fight show, Topuria vs. Holloway announced, weekend recap, more
Ariel, GC and NewYorkRic recap a busy weekend in combat sports, featuring UFC Abu Dhabi and Crawford vs. Madrimov. Then they discuss what’s next for the big winners, including Umar Nurmagomedov, Deiveson Figueiredo and Terence Crawford. Next they react to the announcements for UF ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 2024
GC & Ric host, Aljamain Sterling joins, UFC Abu Dhabi and PFL Playoffs preview, OTN, betting
Aljamain Sterling around (5:52) discusses his Karate Combat debut, the new MMA rules, a birthday social post by Movsar Evloev, Evloev’s popularity around (49:09), what’s at stake for the fight at UFC 307, the UFC Abu Dhabi main event, the first staredown between Merab Dvalishvili ... Show More
2h 58m
Apr 2022
Jon Jones' Long Training Camp, Wrestlemania 38 Recap & The Khamzat/Till Bromance
Chael begins today's episode by recapping this weekend's Wrestlemania and all the former UFC stars that played a part in making it a massive event. Then, Chael talks about Jon Jones' two years of work into turning himself into a heavyweight machine, early thoughts on Saturday's U ... Show More
49m 31s
Apr 2022
UFC 273 Predictions, Chimaev's Future & Logan Paul Wants Paddy the Baddy
Chael gets you set for UFC 273 by dishing out his official predictions for Gilbert Burns vs. Khamzat Chimaev (23:27), Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan (34:44), and Alexander Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie (45:03). But before that, Chael discusses what Chimaev's future will look ... Show More
53m 32s
Jan 2022
UFC 270 Fallout: Ngannou's Next Move, Lurking Jon Jones & Will Another Flyweight Please Stand Up?
In a YouTube live stream that originally aired on Saturday night, Chael tells you why he felt very underwhelmed after watching UFC 270, and why the four fighters at the top of the card are to blame. Then, Chael discusses Francis Ngannou's frayed relationship with the UFC and when ... Show More
57 m
Sep 2024
Michael Chandler Believes Conor McGregor Will Return. Plus, Will Jon Jones Retire After UFC 309?
Howdy folks! On today’s episode of the best podcast in combat sports, I get into all the week’s biggest stories, starting with Michael Chandler's thoughts on Conor McGregor’s return. Then, I talk about Jon Jones's comments on his fight with Stipe Miocic being “likely” his last. A ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2023
No More Suga' Sean O'Malley or Conor McGregor in 2023. Plus, Do You Care About Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira?
After a flurry of fight announcements made by UFC President Dana White on Wednesday night, I discuss the following on today's episode:
Leon Edwards and Colby Covington landing the coveted December PPV spot over the likes of superstars Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor (00:53)
The ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2023
A Message for Slap Fighting, Luke Rockhold Is Back, and Betting the House on Conor McGregor
On today's episode, Chael discusses:
Fuzziness in the light heavyweight division and whether UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira should move up a division to fight Jamahal Hill (10:18)
Luke Rockhold's release from the UFC and where he might land now that Rockhold wants to retu ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 30
Daniel Cormier TV - DC REACTS to Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena, Dana White says White House IS ON
Daniel Cormier is BACK, with his INSTANT REACTION to some incredible fight announcements and Dana White dropping some major breaking news in the UFC! Islam Makhachev will officially fight Jack Della Maddalena in November at Madison Square Garden, a card that also now features Car ... Show More
11m 49s
Nov 2023
BREAKING: Dana White Announces Three Title Fights! And I'm Not Convinced We'll EVER See Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic...
Another busy day here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today's show, I get into the following:
Dana White's announcements for UFC 297, UFC 298, and UFC 299 and why I disagree with one of the title fights (00:00)
My UFC Sao Paulo reaction and why Jailton Almeida impressed me (13:44)
Why this S ... Show More
1h 3m