What a weekend! I can't wait to talk to you all on today's episode about it*. Here's what's coming up: My thoughts on Ilia Topuria's performance against Alexander Volkanovski (00:00) Why Max Holloway is a happy man today (09:38) A very fun co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa (18:47) Another very impressive performance from Ian Machado Garry, and why I love his callout of Colby Covington (27:08) It's time to give Henry Cejudo the credit he deserves (34:35) *All time codes are a...
Feb 20, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm off to Anaheim for UFC 298, but Uncle Chael is still here to deliver a packed edition of the program. Here's what's coming up:* Why every UFC champion not named Alex Pereira is stupid (00:00) If Dana White actually announces the UFC 300 main event Saturday night, I'll be VERY impressed (10:03) Dana White walking off Howie Mandel's podcast set and why I think it was legit (19:29) How Sean Strickland vs. Ian Garry can become a reality (30:57) My official prediction for Ian Garry vs. Geoff Neal...
Feb 16, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The UFC 300 main event speculation is FASCINATING! And on today's episode, I'm gonna do even more of it. Here's what's coming up: Ariel Helwani's report that UFC wants to book Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev for UFC 300 (00:00) Jon Jones says he turned down the offer to headline UFC 300...do we believe that? (10:39) Coach Eugene Bareman reveals why Israel Adesanya performed so poorly in the Sean Strickland fight (20:33) Why a loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 could be beneficial to Alex Volkanovs...
Feb 13, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Friday! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*: Dana White has pushed back the Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor date (00:00) Potential "jaw-dropping" options for the UFC 300 main event (05:45) With Dricus du Plessis out for UFC 300, some other middleweights need to speak up! (19:51) Why you're all silly for thinking Ilia Topuria will easily dispose of Alexander Volkanovski (31:33) Is Renato Moicano vs. Paddy Pimblett the fight to make? (41:21) Dustin Poirier is the underdog against...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hope you folks had a great weekend! Here's what's coming up* on today's episode: Why Renato Moicano's post-fight speech stole my attention Saturday night (00:00) Charles Radtke is playing a game I wouldn't advise him to play...but it's working (07:55) Bad blood between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has me HOOKED on that fight (17:32) So what exactly did Dustin Poirier get to fight Benoit Saint-Denis? (29:31) A story about my friend and hot salads (39:33) *All time codes are approximate. Special ...
Feb 06, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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's big problem heading into her UFC debut against Holly Holm (22:45) Joe Rogan's thoughts on the BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje (34:15) Why I have an issue with Cory Sandhagen's 2024 plans (40:34...
Feb 02, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast What's happening, guys? Uncle Chael is back and as usual, we've got lots to get into today: The mystery surrounding the UFC 300 main event (00:00) The Max Holloway-Justin Gaethje BMF title fight slated for UFC 300 (09:35) Khamzat Chimaev's middleweight title prospects in 2024 (17:43) Why I'm excited that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are going at each other again (28:19) Why UFC commentator Jon Anik is considering retirement (36:30) *All time codes are approximate. Thanks for listening! If you en...
Jan 26, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm back! And we have lots to discuss on today's episode*. Here's what's coming up: Why I think the judges got it right in the UFC 297 main event (00:00) BIG UFC 300 news coming, and why I think it could involve Conor McGregor (13:40) Dricus du Plessis's incredible journey to becoming champion (24:55) How Sean Strickland could convince the UFC to give him an immediate title rematch (35:53) Some thoughts on what fighters should and should not say (46:06) To support the program, please leave me a ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Happy UFC 297 fight week! Here's what's coming up on today's episode*: Coach Javier Mendez's response to what I said last week about Khabib Nurmagomedov's possible appearance at UFC 300 (00:00) Magomed Ankalaev's offer to Alex Pereira (10:20) My reaction to the BORING press conference between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou (20:42) What the future with Dricus Du Plessis as champion would look like (28:09) WHY is Conor McGregor (allegedly) fighting Michael Chandler? (40:55) Joe Rogan's take on...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a week it's been! Lots to get to on today's show*. Here's what's coming up: Why I'm confident Dana White will put on a massive headliner at UFC 300 (00:00) Whether Dustin Poirier made a mistake accepting a fight with Benoit Saint Denis (12:57) Why I have little interest in a boxing fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz (20:46) Why I love Ian Garry's callout of Colby Covington (31:56) An online back-and-forth between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones and what I make of it all (42:29) Arnold Al...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a weekend in fight announcements! Coming up on today's episode*, I discuss the following: Why I respect Dustin Poirier for agreeing to fight surging lightweight Benoit Saint Denis (00:00) Why I don't believe Charles Oliveira will actually fight Arman Tsarukyan -- shocker, right? (09:00) I'm not sure why Francis Ngannou is boxing Anthony Joshua (15:05) Ngannou's uncertain MMA future (28:55) Dricus Du Plessis is happy to see Sean Strickland cry (37:47) My West Linn road rage story! (44:57) To...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm all fired up on today's show everybody. Here's what to expect*: Why you shouldn't believe Conor McGregor's announcement video (00:00) Whether Michael Chandler deserves applause for being the most patient man in MMA (09:20) Why the UFC MUST convince Islam Makhachev to move up to welterweight (15:34) A page that Ian Garry is borrowing out of Jeffrey Epstein's book. Yes, you read that right (22:51) Jorge Masvidal's "unretirement" and the interesting position he finds himself in now (29:24) Arie...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy New Year! Here's what I'm talking about in the first episode of 2024: Why I loved how Conor McGregor announced his fight with Michael Chandler (00:00) Whether I'd rather see Dricus Du Plessis or Sean Strickland against Israel Adesanya next (09:49) The stunning revelation that USADA has tested Paulo Costa more than Jon Jones (16:25) Why it's obvious Khamzat Chimaev is operating on a different plan than you think he is (27:21) Kevin Holland's troll job of Ian Garry (37:18) Thanks for all you...
Jan 02, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm back from the holidays! I know you missed me, but I promise I'll make it up to you today by getting into the following juicy topics on today's show: Is Conor McGregor the victim that he says he is? (00:00) Sean O'Malley's statement that the UFC loses money when McGregor fights (01:52) Why I don't understand Bo Nickal's UFC 300 matchup (21:07) A potential mind-blowing heavyweight matchup for UFC 300 (30:57) Whether Sean Strickland is underrated or Dricus Du Plessis is overrated (37:31) Israel...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast I'm off next Tuesday, so to make up for it I've got a loaded show for you all today! Here's what's coming up: What really happened between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at UFC 296 (00:00) What I think Covington will do next (17:15) Shavkat Rakhmonov is 18-0 and no one cares. Why? (26:00) The hilarious back-and-forth between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad (37:27) Why Ian Garry got sick at the PERFECT time (48:51) The awe-striking ascent of both Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis (57:15) Wh...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Back from Las Vegas after covering UFC 296 for ESPN, I discuss the following on today's show: Why it's possible Belal Muhammad will get skipped over again (00:00) Why Paddy Pimblett impressed me in his win over Tony Ferguson (11:30) My thoughts on the incident between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis (20:12) Why Ian Garry got very lucky this weekend (31:39) Islam Makhachev's hopes of fighting for a welterweight belt (40:49) We are thankful for this episode’s sponsor: NordVPN - get a 30 day ...
Dec 19, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast A Thursday episode? That's right folks; consider it an early Christmas present from Uncle Chael. Here's what's coming up in this UFC 296 preview episode: Ian Garry's social media video addressing the haters (00:00)** Why Saturday night could be Colby Covington's final UFC fight (09:25) Would Joe Rogan have beaten Wesley Snipes? (15:07) My breakdown of Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell (24:41) Official prediction: Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Wonderboy Thompson (31:48) Official prediction: Vicente Luque vs...
Dec 14, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast UFC 296 week is upon us! Here's what's coming up on today's show: Why Leon Edwards turned on Ian Garry (00:00) Garry fears for his safety now ... but why? (10:02) Belal Muhammad says he's the backup fighter for the UFC 296 main event (14:53) Who gets the next welterweight title shot after this weekend?(23:03) Islam Makhachev is suddenly calling his shots (31:52) A recent scheme that shows why Floyd Mayweather is so brilliant (39:54) Big thanks to this episode's sponsor - Draft Kings Sportsbook -...
Dec 12, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lots to catch up on today boys and girls! Here's what to expect on this episode: How Mike Perry became the face of BKFC (00:00) Why I'm dying for Jorge Masvidal to respond to Perry's callout (12:35) My thoughts on the stoppage in last weekend's Bobby Green fight (19:34) Whether Conor McGregor actually wants to fight Michael Chandler (30:56) Apparently, Khamzat Chimaev broke his hand during his UFC 294 fight with Kamaru Usman. What do we make of it? (40:44) Comparing the UFC journeys of Dricus Du...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've got a lot of top-notch MMA before the year ends and on today's episode, I cover some things we can expect to unfold in the coming weeks: Why I feel sorry for Ian Garry ahead of UFC 296 (00:00) Colby Covington's solid preparation for Leon Edwards (10:46) Islam Makhachev's determination to fight at 170 lbs. (19:55) The behind-the-scenes of the making of big fights in combat sports (28:35) To support this show, please submit a review on my Apple Podcasts page or a rating on my Spotify feed. O...
Dec 05, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another busy week here at Bad Guy Inc.! On today’s episode I get into the following: How I think Ian Garry should respond to his recent controversy (01:15) The mystery of which gym Ian Garry actually belongs to (13:40) The ramifications for the winner and the loser of Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson (25:14) How Tony Ferguson training with David Goggins actually elevates his fight against Paddy Pimblett (35:50) The myth of PPV buys and how no one truly understands it (43:27) Beneil Dariush says ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hope you all had a great holiday weekend! Here's what's coming up on today's show: What the new-look PFL must do to seriously compete with the UFC (00:00) Sean Strickland's random online attack of Ian Garry (19:06) Potential opponents for Paulo Costa, who says he'll return on Jan. 20 (26:40) Tom Aspinall's belief that he's the right man to face Jon Jones next (33:12) If you would like to support the show, please leave me a review on my Apple Podcasts page or my Spotify page! Our Sponsors:* Check...
Nov 28, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! Today I get into the following: What did the PFL actually purchase with their acquisition of Bellator? (01:18) Whether now is the right time for the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou rematch (13:45) ESPN ranking Tom Aspinall above Jon Jones in the UFC heavyweight division (24:25) Who should replace Dan Hooker after he pulled out of in his fight against Bobby Green (36:20) Some advice for Max Holloway in his eventual move to the UFC lightweight division (46:23)...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy holidays, everybody! LOTS to get to on today's show: The confusing deal between PFL, Bellator, and what it means for the future of MMA (00:00) Why it's obvious The Rock and Joe Rogan don't like each other (21:53) How much does Tom Aspinall's interim title even mean? Is it legit? (30:48) Why I support Israel Adesanya's decision to take a break (38:02) Khamzat Chimaev's STUPID idea to call out Alex Pereira and how it could come back to bite him (49:25) Apparently Conor McGregor is a pothead?...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast So much to get into today! Here's what to expect on today's show: Why The Rock's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast made me uncomfortable (00:00) How Jon Jones could make the Tom Aspinall fight happen (11:56) Why Francis Ngannou left the UFC at the perfect time (23:58) We need more answers in the mysterious light heavyweight division (36:02) Why Leon Edwards needs to shut up and fight (49:40) Paddy Pimblett's rude comments about his Tony Ferguson fight (01:01:34) My Twitter battle with a lawyer a...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Sergei Pavlovich and Ciryl Gane on the same night (33:22) Why I hate that Tony Ferguson is training with fitness guru David Goggins ahead of UFC 2...
Nov 14, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode I discuss: My heated argument with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour (00:00) My response to Jorge Masvidal's mean comments (17:06) What happened to Israel Adesanya? (33:43) Who I think will headline UFC 300 (44:32) The fight week vibes in New York City, as seen from my hotel (54:59) Plus, I give my official predictions for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tom Aspinall (01:04:28) and Jiří Procházka vs. Alex Pereira (01:14:02). Big thanks to this episode's sponsors - Momentous Sleep Pack - visi...
Nov 10, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Saturday's UFC 295 is such a pivotal event (27:23) Whether we'll ever get Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (39:40) Apparently Francis Ngannou wants to box in December? (49:05) Big thanks to this episode's sponsors - Momentous S...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast What an eventful week for ol' Uncle Chael! On today's episode, I tell you why Dana White isn't evil and the reason why PPV buys for Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou underperformed. Plus, I talk about prospects for Jon Jones vs. Ngannou, UFC 295, and Leon Edwards banning Ian Machado Garry from his gym in England. TOPICS: Intro (00:00) Why Fury vs. Ngannou didn't sell well (00:57) Whether Dana White will ever book Ngannou and Jones (23:07) Why White will double down on preventing UFC fighters from b...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode I discuss: Intro (00:00) Why boxing might be fake (00:32) Roy Jones Jr. on Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (18:08) What's next for Francis Ngannou (36:08) Tom Aspinall being the favorite over Sergei Pavlovich (46:56) Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code chael for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...
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