Today
Jon Jones Last Move. Floyd Mayweather's Broke & Herb Dean's Taking Heat
Jon Jones says he wants to fight again, but Chael explains why his window may be closing faster than people realize. Who makes the most sense: Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane, Alex Pereira, or someone else? And why does Chael believe the heavyweight division could leave Jon behind if he ... Show More
39m 1s
Jun 26
Kamaru Usman's Big Gamble, Tom Aspinall's Silence, IanGarry's Bold Prediction & Ask Uncle Chael
Chael breaks down Kamaru Usman's surprise clash with Dricus Du Plessis, why the matchup feels bigger than a title eliminator, and what each fighter really has at stake. Then, Chael explains why the heavyweight division can't move forward until the Tom Aspinall answers the biggest ... Show More
48m 55s
Jun 23
Does Alex Pereira Deserve a Rematch? Justin Gaethje Won't Back Down & Tom Aspinall Waits
Justin Gaethje says he's not retiring—but what comes next may be the toughest decision of his career. Chael breaks down Gaethje's comments on retirement, money, legacy, title opportunities, and why Arman Tsarukyan may be the one name that ultimately determines his future. Then, C ... Show More
41m 22s
Sep 2023
UFC 293 reaction, Chael Sonnen, Ian Machado Garry, Chris Curtis, Casey O’Neill, and more
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 ... Show More
4h 7m
Apr 2024
Israel Adesanya, Mark Coleman, Dan Hooker live from UFC 300!
Ariel Helwani recaps the top highlights from the UFC 300 press conference and UFC 300 weigh-ins. He also gives his take on the new UFC gloves, as well. UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman around (15:17) discusses his trip to UFC 300, BMF title presentation, the rescue of his parents f ... Show More
3h 53m
Apr 2024
Live from UFC 300 with Demetrious Johnson, Merab Dvalishvili, Eric Nicksick, Tim Simpson in studio!
Ariel Helwani and the gang get settled in fabulous Las Vegas. Manager to the stars Tim Simpson around (23:43) discusses Israel Adesanya’s next fight, the negotiations that nearly landed Leon Edwards on UFC 300, Max Holloway’s future, Jiri Prochazka being “terribly injured” agains ... Show More
4h 52m
May 2023
Aljamain Sterling in studio, KSI, Ian Machado Garry, Cédric Doumbé, and more
Ariel Helwani around (9:46) wraps up Bellator 296, UFC Charlotte and Misfits Boxing 7 from this past weekend. The crew then picks the biggest fight and what’s next for Jailton Almeida and Ian Machado Garry. The team also debates what should be done about the official result of th ... Show More
3h 49m
Jun 2024
Robert Whittaker, Payton Talbott, Eddie Hearn, Devin Haney, UFC 303 preview, IFW draft, OTN
In the latest On the Nose around (7:43), Ariel Helwani discusses the biggest non-UFC fight in MMA, UFC Denver, if Israel Adesanya is worthy of a title shot, the death of Roman Reigns’ father, Chael Sonnen’s comments about Conor McGregor, retired fighters, Arman Tsarukyan’s suspen ... Show More
3h 47m
May 2024
Dustin Poirier, Alexandre Pantoja, Dan & Veronica Hardy in studio, Paul Hughes in studio, UFC 301 recap
Ariel Helwani discusses around (3:27) UFC 301, the close main event, Jose Aldo’s return, Shogun Rua to the UFC Hall of Fame, Canelo Alvarez’s win, and more. The panel around (19:08) discusses the Tom Brady roast, the Knicks game, Francis Ngannou’s son’s death, the UFC 301 main ev ... Show More
4h 18m
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
Jun 2022
Jorge Masvidal, Alistair Overeem, Mariusz Pudzianowski, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Merab Dvalishvili, Jordan Leavitt, and more
Jordan Leavitt around (7:02) discusses his upcoming clash with Paddy Pimblett, cutting back on social media, how active he wants to be this year, his reading goals, his unique celebrations, his dancing, his nickname, and much more. Alistair Overeem around (42:45) discusses how he ... Show More
4h 38m
Jan 2025
Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier REACTS to Islam Makhachev SUBMITTING Renato Moicano, Merab defeats Umar Nurmagomedov
After Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano to defend his championship belt, Daniel Cormier IS BACK from octagon side to give you his post-fight analysis of the main event fight at UFC 311 and all the best action of the night! DC gives his take on Merab Dvalishvili beating Uma ... Show More
9m 55s
Oct 2024
Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier & Ben Askren GO IN ON Ilia Topuria & Islam Makhachev BEEF, Alex Periera KNOCKOUT
Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier ARE BACK with a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ. DC and Ben give their take on Alex Pereira's BRUTAL finish of Khalil Rountree in the fourth round to defend his UFC light heavyweight title, and who will be Poatan’s next opponent. Plus, Askre ... Show More
32m 21s
Back from New York City after covering UFC 295 for ESPN, I get into the following on today's podcast:
Alex Pereira's incredible UFC run and why I think he's the 2023 FOTY (00:00)
Why I have zero interest in Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya ever again (13:26)
How Tom Aspinall just made the heavyweight division very interesting (23:36)
How Aspinall shut down Se ... Show More
