Ariel Helwani around (7:57) reflects on a memorable UFC 293 main event, whether it’s one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, if champion Sean Strickland is good for the UFC, what’s next for the middleweight champion, and more.
The team around (25:34) discusses the magnitude of the Sean Strickland's upset over Israel Adesanya, what really happened with Ades ... 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
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
Feb 2024
Israel Adesanya Gets Offered UFC 300 Spot, Kayla Harrison's Problem, and Cory Sandhagen's 2024 Plan
On today's episode, I discuss:
Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya were offered UFC 300 spots, but will it happen? (00:00)
Why I suspect Daniel Cormier knows something about the UFC 300 main event (08:19)
Some crazy ideas I have for the UFC 300 main event (17:46)
Kayla Harrison ... Show More
56m 30s
Jan 2022
UFC 270 Predictions, Diaz Still Wants Poirier & How Will Jon Jones Feel Tomorrow Night?
With UFC 270 just one day away, Chael gives you his official predictions for the heavyweight unification bout between Francis Ngannou and interim champion Ciryl Gane (34:48). Plus, Chael breaks down the flyweight trilogy fight between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo (23:06 ... Show More
48m 33s
Jul 2023
The Hottest MMA Story No One is Talking About. Plus, Ronda Rousey Might Come Back and Middleweights...YOU SUCK!
Chael's bringing the honesty on today's special UFC 290 preview episode. Today, he gets into the following:
Conor McGregor's tweet about being "well in preparation" and the he said/he said between McGregor and USADA regarding the Irishman's status in the testing pool (00:33)
Rumo ... Show More
1h 2m
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
Feb 2022
UFC 271 Preview: Official Predictions, Adesanya's New Contract & Can Whittaker Upset Izzy?
Just one day before UFC 271, Chael gives you his official predictions for tomorrow night's main event between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker, as well as Derrick Levis and Tai Tuivasa. Plus, Chael tells an amazing story about the first time he met Jorge Masvidal.
Presented b ... Show More
45m 45s
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
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