Now that the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga is over, why does it seem like no one cares? Then, Dana White won’t say it, but I think he’s relieved he doesn’t have to deal with Jones anymore. Plus, why I believe Aspinall’s next opponent is already booked. And what would a Jones return even look like? And finally, Ilia Topuria predicts he’ll knock out Charles Oliveira in the first round tomorrow at UFC 317!

CHAPTERS:

• No one cares about Jones vs. Aspinall (00:00)
• Dana White is relieved Jones retired (11:15)
• Apsinall’s next opponent is booked (20:35)
• What would a Jones return look like? (30:24)
• Topuria predicts KO (44:43)

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Jon Jones announced his retirement from the UFC! You’ll hear my reaction, whether we should believe him, and why I’m curious how a star like Jones handles life after fighting. Plus, why part of Jones’ legacy depends on who Tom Aspinall fights next. And finally, my thoughts on Bo Bassett decommitting from Iowa.

Chapters:

• Jon Jones announces his retirement (00:00)
• Do you believe him? (10:59)
• How does he handle retirement (20:49)
• Jones’ legacy depends on who Aspinall fights next (35:53)
• Bo Bassett decommits from Iowa (45:39)

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Islam Makhachev needs to fully commit to welterweight, and I’ll tell you why. Plus, Daniel Cormier says Makhachev may only have three fights left. Also, my reaction to the video of Conor McGregor punching a man in an Ibiza nightclub. And the latest on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, with Dana White saying he’s ready to “move on” if an agreement isn’t reached soon.

Then, my thoughts on Arman Tsarukyan getting named the backup fighter for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. And what would Francis Ngannou’s legacy be if he’d never left the UFC? And finally, the story of how I ended up paying $12.5K to keep someone on The Ultimate Fighter.

Chapters:

• Makhachev needs to commit welterweight (00:00)
• Cormier: Makhachev may only have three fights left (10:58)
• McGregor punches man in Ibiza nightclub (16:52)
• Dana White ready to “move on” from Jones vs. Aspinall (23:06)
• Tsarukyan named backup fighter for UFC 317 (30:36)
• Ngannou’s legacy (39:13)
• How I ended up paying $12.5K to keep someone on TUF (47:45)

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